Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

Choose whether the underlined word is used as a main verb, adjective, or gerund.

Steve was cooking oatmeal for breakfast.

• Main Verb

• Adjective

• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose whether the underlined word is used as a main verb, adjective, or gerund.

Gloria is calling her mother for a ride.

• Main Verb

• Adjective

• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose whether the underlined word is used as a main verb, adjective, or gerund.

Juggling requires concentration.

• Main Verb

• Adjective

• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Choose whether the underlined word is used as a main verb, adjective, or gerund.

The standing spectators saw the runners first.

• Main Verb

• Adjective

• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose whether the underlined word is used as a main verb, adjective, or gerund.

The hardest part is the waiting.

• Main Verb

• Adjective

• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Choose whether the underlined word is used as a main verb, adjective, or gerund.

Shipping is common on the Great Lakes.

• Main Verb

• Adjective

• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Identify if the underline word is used as a subject or direct object.

Walking can be good exercise.

• Subject

• Direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify if the underline word is used as a subject or direct object.

He enjoyed cooking more than any other hobby.

• Subject

• Direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify if the underline word is used as a subject or direct object.

Sandra enjoys baby-sitting.

• Subject

• Direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify if the underline word is used as a subject or direct object.

Littering can harm the environment.

• Subject

• Direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A