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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 33mins
A gerund is a noun formed from a verb. All gerunds end "-ing."
True
False
Select the sentence with a gerund.
Running the tap for too long is a waste of water.
Can you fix the running tap?
The tap was running for an hour.
Our friend, Sophie, was doing yoga to remain calm while Mrs. Dana entered the room dancing to “The Monster Mash.”
The word in blue is a gerund...
True
False
Identify the gerund function in the sentence: "Her passion is painting beautiful landscapes."
Subject of a Verb
Object of a Verb
Object of a Preposition
Subject Complement
Identify the gerund function in this sentence: "Swimming is my favorite sport."
Subject of a Verb
Object of a Verb
Object of a Preposition
Subject Complement
In the sentence, "He's good at solving puzzles," what is the function?
Subject of a Verb
Object of a Verb
Object of a Preposition
Subject Complement
Identify the gerund function in this sentence: "She enjoys singing in the choir."
Object of a Verb
Subject Complement
Provide an example sentence where the gerund functions as the subject of a verb.
Give an example sentence in which a gerund serves as the object of a verb.
Give an example sentence in which a gerund serves as the object of a preposition.
Give an example sentence where a gerund acts as a subject complement.
Give another example sentence in which a gerund serves as the object of a preposition.
Provide another example sentence where the gerund functions as the subject of a verb.
Give another example sentence in which a gerund serves as the object of a verb.
Give another example sentence where a gerund acts as a subject complement.
Organize these sentences into the right categories
Singing makes her happy.
Reading is fundamental to learning.
Dancing is a fun way to exercise.
She enjoys swimming in the ocean.
They like playing board games.
He dislikes cleaning the garage.
He's good at math because of his love for solving problems.
She's interested in learning new languages.
They have a talent for baking delicious pastries.
Her passion is painting beautiful landscapes.
His dream was becoming a world-renowned chef.
The most important thing for him is helping others.
