Understanding Gerunds and Participles

Understanding Gerunds and Participles

8th Grade

14 Qs

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Understanding Gerunds and Participles

Understanding Gerunds and Participles

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.8.1A, L.8.4A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a gerund?

A noun that functions as a verb

A verb form that functions as an adjective

A verb form that functions as a noun

The third form of a verb

Answer explanation

A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun, representing an action or state. It ends in -ing and can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a role that a gerund can serve in a sentence?

Subject Complement

As an Action Verb

As an Adverb

None of the above

Answer explanation

A gerund can serve as a Subject Complement in a sentence, making it the correct choice from the given options.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a present participle?

Formed by adding '-ing' to the base verb

The base form of a verb

A verb form ending in 'ed'

A verb form used as a noun

Answer explanation

The present participle is formed by adding '-ing' to the base verb, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a past participle?

A verb form that functions as a noun

A noun used as a verb

The base form of a verb with '-ing'

The third form of a verb, often ending in 'ed' or irregularly

Answer explanation

A past participle is the third form of a verb, often ending in 'ed' or irregularly, making it the best description among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do gerunds differ from participles?

There is no difference

Gerunds can only be used as adjectives

Participles can only be used as nouns

Gerunds can only be used as nouns, while participles have multiple functions

Answer explanation

Gerunds can only be used as nouns, while participles have multiple functions

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a participle?

A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective or noun in a sentence.

A participle is a type of preposition

A participle is a type of conjunction

A participle is a type of punctuation mark

Answer explanation

A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective or noun in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund correctly?

She is interesting in learning new languages.

Running quickly, he managed to catch the bus.

Swimming in the ocean has always been my passion.

He avoided to speak directly about the issue.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.8.4A

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