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WorksheetsGERUNDS
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
John began his great career by dancing with amateur groups.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
These are verbals that serve as subjects or objects in a sentence.
Gerunds
Present Participle
Progressive Tenses
Verbs
I dislike __________ to clubs without my friends.
go
to go
going
(a) (help) other people is a great thing to do.
I love ____ out with my friends every weekend.
going
go
to go
She loves _______________________________________.
walking her dog
listening to music
eating fast food
He starts _________________________________________.
swimming in the pool
walking his dog
listening to music
He loves ______________________________________.
watching his car
washing his car
cleaning the house
What is the gerund in this sentence?
Raising your hand is the best way to get your teacher's attention.
raising
way
get
attention
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
Watching his impossibly high leaps was an unforgettable experience.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
His dancing is known to everyone.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
At recitals in which Mark danced, the orchestra was often drowned out by wild cheering.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
The dance world in London, Paris, and New York competed in praising his performances.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
Leaving Moscow changed Nureyev’s career forever.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
One of his skills was leaping like a gazelle.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
What is the gerund in this sentence?
My favorite summer activity is sleeping in.
favorite
activity
sleeping
in
Keshawn and Blanch were rolling their eyes when their teachers tried to trick them and said a bowl of peeled grapes were human eyeballs.
The word in blue is a...
Preposition
Verb
Gerund
Adjective
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
While trick-or-treating, Raiden was giggling uncontrollably as Nyllah told Kendall a spooky knock-knock joke.
The word in blue is a verb because...
It is the object of the sentence
It is true
It is part of the verb
“Trying to escape is useless,” screamed Michael as he laughed at Josh who was wriggling in the trap laid out for him on Halloween.
The word in blue is a...
Gerund
Verb
The constant competing between Jack and Daniel made the class wonder when it would turn out to be an all-out superhero battle.
The word in blue is...
Doing the action
Receiving the action
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
Why is the word in blue a gerund?
Whomping the children was Mrs. Brennan’s job on Halloween because she was dressed as the Willow from Harry Potter.
Because it comes first
Because it is a fun word
Because it is the subject of the sentence
Because it is the object of a preposition
Which word is the gerund?
I am interested in hiring someone to replace the gutters on my house
I am interested
hiring
someone
replace
Gerunds always act like what?
nouns
adjectives
adverbs
all three
Gerunds look like what?
to + verb
end in ONLY -ing
end in -ing AND -ed/-nt/other past tense verb endings
none of the above
Is the bold word a verb or a gerund?
The choir is singing one of my favorite songs!
verb
gerund
Is the bold word a verb or a gerund?
Getting ready for school takes longer for my sister than for me.
verb
gerund
Is the bold word a verb or a gerund?
The teacher was collecting the class's assignments.
verb
gerund
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
Driving in a crowded city was a new experience for Nicolás.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
She could not stop humming that tune.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
The grandest movement of ballet is leaping.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
Identify the function of the gerund or gerund phrase in each sentence:
Watching his impossibly high leaps was an unforgettable experience.
Subject
Subject Complement
Object of the Preposition
Direct Object
I'm thinking of painting my house.
Eating ice cream on a hot day can be a good way to cool off.
Ethan narrowly avoided driving off the cliff.
I enjoy __________________________________________.
cooking lunch
washing TV
watching TV
He starts _____________________________.
learning English
playing soccer
cookig dinner
