WorksheetsGerunds & Active-Passive
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When I am trying to save money, I hate buying clothes.
What is the gerund?
What is the gerund?
a)
am trying
b)
buying
c)
to save
d)
hate
2.
Caroline loves reading about history, she hopes to visit some sites she read about. What is the gerund?
a)
loves
b)
read
c)
history
d)
reading
3.
What is a Verbal?
a)
Words in sentence formed using verbs but do not function as verbs.
b)
Word in sentence formed using verbs that function as a verb.
c)
An action word used to describe something
d)
is added to the beginning or end of a sentence.
4.
Choose the correct gerund phrase below
a)
I wish I had time to go to the park.
b)
Laughing at the car, Mark tripped.
c)
Directing a play can be a hard job.
d)
Mr, Williams arrived to get a good treat.
5.
Reading through her Instagram comments, Sally ended up not studying for her exam.
a)
yes
b)
no
6.
Flipping through social media can eat up a lot of a person's time.
a)
yes
b)
no
7.
Trying to give his son another chance cost Hans Solo his life.
a)
yes
b)
no
8.
By reading through her Instagram comments, Sally ended up not studying for her exam.
a)
yes
b)
no
9.
Sally was reading through her Instagram comments and she ended up not studying for her exam.
a)
yes
b)
no
10.
Superbowl watchers love viewing the new, funny commercials.
a)
yes
b)
no
11.
After practicing for the big game, the Panthers were ready to play.
a)
yes
b)
no
12.
The freshmen drew their swords while reciting their lines of Romeo and Juliet.
a)
yes
b)
no
13.
Singing during class, MariClaire entertained her classmates.
a)
yes
b)
no
14.
He ate the leftover cupcake sitting on the counter.
a)
yes
b)
no
15.
The student was laughing so hard that he started crying.
a)
yes
b)
no
16.
After sleeping all afternoon, it was difficult to go to bed at my regular time.
a)
yes
b)
no
17.
A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a _____.
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
adverb
d)
noun
18.
Select the gerund phrase used as an object of the preposition.
a)
Miley never gets tired of drawing during the day.
b)
Laughing is the best form of medicine.
c)
The mayor opposed raising the speed limit throughout the town.
19.
My new puppy loves chewing on my brand new basketball shoes!
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Preposition
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
20.
My 87-year-old grandmother still loves hiking the Mississippi River bluffs.
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Preposition
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
21.
Winning this quiz competition will show the world that I am the best at gerund phrases.
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Preposition
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
22.
In the summer time, I enjoy swimming in my pool.
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Preposition
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
23.
He wears a special brace to keep him from injuring his knee.
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Prepostion
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
24.
My little sister is not good at keeping secrets.
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Preposition
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
25.
My little brother avoids bathing as much as he can.
a)
Predicate Noun
b)
Object of the Preposition
c)
Subject
d)
Direct Object
26.
The metal beams were eventually corroded by the saltwater.
a)
active
b)
passive
27.
Thousands of tourists view the Grand Canyon every year.
a)
active
b)
passive
28.
All the reservations will be made by the wedding planner.
a)
active
b)
passive
29.
The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.
a)
active
b)
passive
30.
Sugar cane is raised by some people in Hawaii.
a)
active
b)
passive
31.
Money was generously donated to the homeless shelter by Larry.
a)
active
b)
passive
32.
The cleaning crew vacuums and dusts the office every night.
a)
active
b)
passive
33.
The Grand Canyon is viewed by thousands of tourists every year.
a)
active
b)
passive
34.
The forest fire destroyed the whole suburb.
a)
active
b)
passive
35.
The victory will be celebrated by the team tomorrow.
a)
active
b)
passive
36.
The students’ questions are always answered by the teacher.
a)
active
b)
passive
37.
They may deliver the package while we are out.
a)
active
b)
passive
38.
We must warn them of the danger!
a)
active
b)
passive
39.
Difficult assignments are always given by my teacher.
a)
active
b)
passive
40.
They are sending the ambassador to Europe on a special mission.
a)
active
b)
passive
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