Verbals (Functions of Gerunds)

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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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Janis Manzano
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Most of the time, swimming at the beach is safe.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
My job is making reservations for overnight guests at the hotel.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Joe doesn't like getting up early on Saturdays.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Stretching all the muscles takes up much of a dancer’s practice time.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
Marion always enjoys smiling at the camera.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
The science lab posts stringent rules about dissecting animals.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).
The darkness of the night prevented us from finishing the job.
Subject
Direct Object
Predicate Noun
Object of Preposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
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