Gerunds Practice

Gerunds Practice

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a gerund in a sentence?

Back

A gerund can be identified by its -ing ending and its role as a noun, often serving as the subject or object of a verb.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

Back

A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the sentence 'Swimming is fun', what is the gerund?

Back

The gerund is 'swimming'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the sentence 'I enjoy reading books', what role does 'reading' play?

Back

'Reading' is a gerund functioning as the object of the verb 'enjoy'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can gerunds be used after prepositions?

Back

Yes, gerunds can be used after prepositions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the gerund in the sentence 'He is interested in learning new languages'?

Back

The gerund is 'learning'.

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