Which sentence uses a possessive gerund correctly?

A) Her singing the song was beautiful.

B) She singing the song was beautiful.

C) Her singing of the song was beautiful.

D) She singing of the song was beautiful.

Select the sentence that demonstrates a possessive gerund.

A) The dog's barking kept me awake all night.

B) The dog barking kept me awake all night.

C) The dog's bark kept me awake all night.

D) The dog bark kept me awake all night.

Choose the sentence with a possessive gerund.

A) His running the marathon was impressive.

B) He running the marathon was impressive.

C) His run of the marathon was impressive.

D) He run the marathon was impressive.

Which of the following sentences contains a possessive gerund?

A) Their playing the music loudly annoyed the neighbors.

B) They playing the music loudly annoyed the neighbors.

C) Their play of the music loudly annoyed the neighbors.

D) They play the music loudly annoyed the neighbors.

Identify the correct use of a possessive gerund in the sentence.

A) The cat's chasing the mouse was amusing to watch.

B) The cat chasing the mouse was amusing to watch.

C) The cat's chase of the mouse was amusing to watch.

D) The cat chase the mouse was amusing to watch.

Select the sentence that uses a possessive gerund correctly.

A) Her dancing at the party was the highlight of the evening.

B) She dancing at the party was the highlight of the evening.

C) Her dance at the party was the highlight of the evening.

D) She dance at the party was the highlight of the evening.

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive gerund?

A) His cooking dinner was a pleasant surprise.

B) He cooking dinner was a pleasant surprise.

C) His cook of dinner was a pleasant surprise.

D) He cook dinner was a pleasant surprise.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a possessive gerund.

A) The child's drawing on the wall was unexpected.

B) The child drawing on the wall was unexpected.

C) The child's draw on the wall was unexpected.

D) The child draw on the wall was unexpected.

Possessive Gerunds

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English

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12th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

L.3.1A, L.8.1A, L.3.2D

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Sarah Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Do you mind choosing the correct sentence with a possessive gerund?

Lorena planning's today is focused on practicing possessive gerunds.

Lorenas planning today is focused on practicing possessive gerunds.

Lorena planning today is focused on practicing possessive gerunds.

Lorena's planning today is focused on practicing possessive gerunds.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.

My brother leaves his dirty laundry on the floor.
____________________________ really bothers me.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.

She texted her friends during the movie.
I couldn't stand ______________________________.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.

My mom didn't answer my calls on the whole day.
_____________________________________ scared me.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund. Pepito isn't registered on the platform. ____________________________________ seems inexcusable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence with a possessive gerund.

A) The teacher's explaining the topic was very clear.

B) The teacher explaining the topic was very clear.

C) The teacher's explanation of the topic was very clear.

D) The teacher explanation of the topic was very clear.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a possessive gerund.

A) I appreciated him helping me with the project.

B) I appreciated his helping me with the project.

C) I appreciated he helping me with the project.

D) I appreciated him to help me with the project.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Possessive Gerunds

15 questions

Do you mind choosing the correct sentence with a possessive gerund?

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.My brother leaves his dirty laundry on the floor. ____________________________ really bothers me.

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.She texted her friends during the movie.I couldn't stand ______________________________.

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.My mom didn't answer my calls on the whole day._____________________________________ scared me.

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund. Pepito isn't registered on the platform. ____________________________________ seems inexcusable.

Choose the correct sentence with a possessive gerund.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a possessive gerund.

Which sentence uses a possessive gerund correctly?

Select the sentence that demonstrates a possessive gerund.

Choose the sentence with a possessive gerund.

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Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.

My brother leaves his dirty laundry on the floor.
____________________________ really bothers me.

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.

She texted her friends during the movie.
I couldn't stand ______________________________.

Read the statement. Then, complete the sentence by restating it with a possessive gerund.

My mom didn't answer my calls on the whole day.
_____________________________________ scared me.