Gerunds

How is the gerund in the sentence being used?

You should give talking less a try.

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of preposition

• predicate nominative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund in the sentence being used?

Josephine's bad habit is gritting her teeth.

• subject

• direct object

• object of preposition

• predicate nominative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund in the sentence being used?

Posting threatening messages is an irresponsible use of social media.

• predicate nominative

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund in the sentence being used?

The baby began crying when he dropped his pacifier on the floor.

• subject

• object of preposition

• direct object

• indirect object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund being used?

Due to high levels of lead in Flint's water supply, many people have begun sending bottled water to its residents.

• predicate nominative

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund being used?

Her constant whispering to girls around her began to irritate the teacher.

• subject

• predicate nominative

• object of preposition

• indirect object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund being used?

Writing argumentative papers should be required more in junior and senior classes.

• direct object

• indirect object

• subject

• predicate nominative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund being used?

More people should consider saying hello to others in the hallways.

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• indirect object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the gerund being used?

You can make someone's day simply by smiling at her.

• object of preposition

• indirect object

• direct object

• predicate nominative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.

• bubbles
• activity
• blowing
• children

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A