Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

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English

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.

2.

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Front

What is a gerund phrase?

Back

A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or complements it may have, functioning as a noun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

Back

Swimming.

4.

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Front

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

Back

reading books.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a gerund phrase in a sentence?

Back

A gerund phrase can function as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a gerund used as a subject:

Back

'Running is my favorite hobby.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a gerund used as a direct object:

Back

'She loves dancing.'

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