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WorksheetsGrammar Revision 3
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the gerund in this sentence: Josiah and Ama were waiting patiently for the reading of the will.
waiting
reading
were
patiently
Macy feels that petting a dog is a lot like therapy when you are in a bad mood.
The word in blue is a...
Gerund
Verb
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
Ethan narrowly avoided driving off the cliff.
Piling too much laundry into a washing machine will cause it to malfunction.
Eating ice cream on a hot day can be a good way to cool off.
Jessica really enjoys bothering the neighbors with loud music.
You should give talking less a try.
direct object
indirect object
object of preposition
predicate nominative
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Most of the time, swimming at the beach is safe.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
My job is making reservations for overnight guests at the hotel.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Joe doesn't like getting up early on Saturdays.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
After saving the dog's life, the young man was given an award.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Marion always enjoys smiling at the camera.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
The science lab posts stringent rules about dissecting animals.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Most people at the office were in favor of leaving before 3 p.m.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Melissa's hobby was sewing patches onto sweaters.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
George and Martha now regret renting that vacation cabin in Maine.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
To give to others is so important.
to give to others
to others
is so important
so important
What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
My entire life I have always wanted to be a teacher.
my entire life
I have
always wanted
to be a teacher
What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
Eating a balanced diet allows a person to keep healthy.
eating a balanced diet
balanced
allows a person
to keep healthy
The way to please your parents is by obeying at all times.
the way to please
to please your parents
by obeying
at all times
What is the infinitive/infinitive phrase in the following sentence?
After Bobby fell to the ground, he needed to go to the hospital.
Bobby fell
to the ground
to go
to the hospital
Which of the following is an infinitive phrase?
to sing in the choir
to new heights
to a better future
to the movies
Add an infinitive phrase to the following sentence:
April bought eighty lottery tickets __________________.
with the hopes of winning.
at the local convenience store.
and gave them to her grandmother.
to increase her chances of winning.
In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?
To smile at others brings joy to yourself.
subject
direct object
adjective
adverb
In the following sentence, what purpose does the infinitive phrase serve?
The house to visit at Halloween is the one on the corner that hands out full-sized candy bars.
subject
direct object
adjective
adverb
