Verbals PRACTICE (Gerunds, Participles, Infinitives)

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: "Swimming is my favorite summer activity."

• Swimming

• Favorite

• Summer

• Activity

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following sentences contains a gerund acting as a direct object?

• She is excited about the trip.

• I enjoy painting landscapes in my free time.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• He is a talented musician.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence "My favorite hobby is sketching animals," what role does the gerund "sketching" play?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

  (Complimenting "to be" verb)

• Adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Choose the sentence where the gerund functions as the subject.

• Reading improves your vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• She loves dancing at parties with her friends.

• We practiced playing the piano before the recital.

• His goal was winning the championship.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the infinitive in the following sentence: "To read is to travel without leaving home."

• Read

• Travel

• To read

• Leaving

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which sentence uses an infinitive as a noun?

• She has a book to read.

• To dance is her passion.

• He went to the store.

• The task is difficult to complete.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence "Their passion is helping people in need," what is the function of the gerund "helping"?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Nominative

  (Compliment "to be" verb)

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following sentences contains a gerund acting as a direct object?

• Jogging every morning has made me feel healthier.

• I enjoy painting landscapes in my free time.

• My favorite hobby is sketching animals.

• His goal was winning the championship.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Jogging every morning has made me feel healthier."

• Jogging

• Morning

• Healthier

• Made

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which sentence uses an infinitive as an adjective?

• To swim is fun.

• She has a lot to learn.

• He wants to win.

• To read is to travel.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A