gerunds and participles

gerunds and participles

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English

7th 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. For example, in 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a participle?

Back

A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It often ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). For example, in 'The broken vase was on the table,' 'broken' is a past participle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

Back

The gerund is 'reading.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

Back

The participle is 'barking.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

Back

A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She loves dancing at parties.'

Back

The gerund is 'dancing.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The running water was cold.'

Back

The participle is 'running.'

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