What is a gerund?
6th Grade Gerund

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English
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6th Grade
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Mariah Farrell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun
A type of adjective
A past participle
A conjunction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a gerund?
Running
Ran
Runs
Run
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming is my favorite activity."
is
my
Swimming
activity
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
I enjoy to read.
I enjoy reading.
I enjoy read.
I enjoy reads.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains a gerund?
She sings beautifully.
She is singing.
She loves dancing.
She danced yesterday.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does a gerund play in a sentence?
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Noun
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the sentence: "His hobby is painting."
His
is
painting
hobby
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