Mastering Gerunds in Sentences
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the following sentence: "Swimming is my favorite hobby."
Swimming
is
favorite
hobby
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses a gerund correctly?
She enjoys to swim in the ocean.
Running is a great way to stay fit.
He is interested in to learn new languages.
They decided on to travel next summer.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the function of the gerund in the sentence: "Reading helps improve vocabulary."
It acts as a verb.
It acts as a noun.
It acts as an adjective.
It acts as an adverb.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence where the gerund is used as the subject.
Her favorite activity is dancing.
They talked about hiking.
Cooking is an essential skill.
He is good at drawing.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the sentence "His passion for painting is evident," what is the function of the gerund?
Subject
Object
Predicate nominative
Object of the preposition
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CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: "She is interested in learning new skills."
She is interested
in learning
learning new skills
new skills
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as a direct object?
They are planning a trip.
She enjoys reading books.
He is good at swimming.
The cat is sleeping on the couch.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
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