Gerunds and Participles
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the function of the word 'singing' in the sentence 'He enjoys singing in the shower'?
adjective
preposition
noun (gerund)
verb
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the function of the word 'jumping' in the sentence 'He enjoys jumping on the trampoline'?
gerund
adjective
verb
preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Identify the participle in the sentence: The broken glass was swept up.
swept
glass
up
broken
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CCSS.L.8.1A
CCSS.L.1.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the function of the word 'singing' in the sentence 'She enjoys singing in the choir'?
subject of the verb 'enjoys'
adverb modifying 'enjoys'
object of the verb 'enjoys'
adjective describing 'choir'
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CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
gerund
infinitive
participle
not a verbal
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
CCSS.L.1.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the gerund in the following sentence?
During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.
during
to like
singing
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
They were presented with the menu; choosing was difficult.
infinitive
gerund
present participle
past participle
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CCSS.L.8.1A
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