Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Can you identify the infinitive and determine its function?
'To understand' is the infinitive here and it is functioning as a noun. It is the subject of the sentence.
'To understand' is the infinitive here and it is functioning as an adjective. This is incorrect because an adjective modifies a noun or pronoun, but here 'to understand' is not modifying any noun or pronoun.
'To practice' is the infinitive here and it is functioning as an adverb. This is incorrect because 'to practice' is not an infinitive in this sentence.
'To practice' is the infinitive here and it is functioning as a noun. This is incorrect because 'to practice' is not an infinitive in this sentence.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A participle is a form of a verb that is used in a sentence as an ADJECTIVE to modify a noun or noun phrase. Can you identify which sentence uses a participle as an adjective?
I have a painting hanging in my room.
To paint is a wonderful hobby.
Painting can be a relaxing activity.
She wants to paint her room blue.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
CCSS.L.1.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Can you identify the gerund in this sentence and its function?
Jogging - adjective: This is incorrect. Although 'Jogging' is the gerund in the sentence, it is not functioning as an adjective. An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
In - adverb: This is incorrect. 'In' is a preposition in this sentence, not an adverb. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
Morning - noun: This is incorrect. Although 'morning' is a noun, it is not the gerund in the sentence. The gerund is the verb form that is functioning as a noun.
Jogging - noun: This is correct. 'Jogging' is the gerund in the sentence and it is functioning as a noun. It is the subject of the sentence.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In this sentence, what is the function of the infinitive "to read"?
Adjective: Infinitives function as adjectives when they modify or describe a noun in the sentence. For example, 'I have a book to read.'
Adverb: Infinitives function as adverbs when they modify or describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb in the sentence. For example, 'I am eager to leave.'
Noun: Infinitives function as nouns when they act as the subject, the direct object, or the subject complement in a sentence. For example, 'To read before bed helps me relax.'
Participle: Participles are verb forms used as adjectives. They are not typically associated with infinitives. For example, 'The broken window was repaired.'
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a gerund phrase?
Runs in the park
Ran in the park
To run in the park
Running in the park
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CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: An infinitive is usually preceded by the word ______.
to
for
by
with
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of a gerund in a sentence?
To act as a noun
To act as an adjective
To act as an adverb
To act as a conjunction
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CCSS.L.8.1A
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