Understanding Gerund Phrases in Sentences

Understanding Gerund Phrases in Sentences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Carrie introduces gerund phrases, explaining their structure and usage in sentences. It covers how gerund phrases can function as subjects, predicate nominatives, direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help viewers identify and understand gerund phrases in various contexts. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and share.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a gerund phrase primarily used as in a sentence?

An adverb

A noun

An adjective

A verb

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 'The sudden shattering of glass broke the silence', what role does the gerund phrase play?

Indirect object

Subject

Predicate nominative

Direct object

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'The sudden shattering of glass broke the silence', what modifies the gerund 'shattering'?

All of the above

The adjective phrase 'of glass'

The adjective 'sudden'

The article 'the'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase acting as a predicate nominative?

The sudden shattering of glass broke the silence.

One of my chores in the summer is mowing the lawn.

Mr. Kennedy is giving working full-time careful thought.

She enjoys hiking in the mountains.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'She enjoys hiking in the mountains occasionally', what is the function of the gerund phrase?

Indirect object

Direct object

Predicate nominative

Subject

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the gerund phrase in 'Mr. Kennedy is giving working full-time careful thought'?

Subject

Indirect object

Predicate nominative

Direct object

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence contains a gerund phrase acting as an indirect object?

Studying regularly leads to better grades.

Maya dreams of becoming a well-known actress.

Mr. Kennedy is giving working full-time careful thought.

My brother likes working at the airport.

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