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Gerunds

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  • Lisa is interested in improving herself.
    direct object
    predicate nominative
    subject
    object of Preposition
  • Gerund PHRASE: Piling too much laundry into a washing machine will cause it to malfunction.
    Piling laundry
    Piling too much laundry intro a washing machine
    will cause
    cause it to malfunction
  • Carlos really enjoys biking.
    subject
    predicate nominative
    direct object
    object of the preposition
  • Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a gerund?
    She avoided talking during the movie.
    They decided to leave early.
    Walking helps to clear my mind.
    Fishing at dawn can be very peaceful.
  • Everyone knows she is devoted to dancing.
    Predicate Nominative
    Direct Object
    Subject
    Object of Preposition
  • A gerund is a NOUN formed with a VERB ending in -ing. Examples: swimming, dreaming
    False
    True
  • In the summer, Jason prefers traveling.
    Predicate Nominative
    Object of Preposition
    Subject
    Direct Object
  • Gerund PHRASE: Jessica really enjoys bothering the neighbors with loud music.
    Jessica enjoys
    bothering the neighbors with loud music
    with loud music
    bothering
  • I hope you appreciate my working.
    Subject
    Predicate Nominative
    Object of Preposition
    Direct Object
  • Type of Gerund: Eating too much can make you sick.
    subject
    object of the preposition
    direct object
    predicate nominative
  • Joan keeps talking about her problems.
    Direct Object
    Subject
    Object of Preposition
    Predicate Nominative
  • His favorite hobby is reading.
    Object of Preposition
    Direct Object
    Subject
    Predicate Nominative
  • My friends admire my dancing.
    Predicate Nominative
    Subject
    Direct Object
    Object of Preposition
  • Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase?
    He will play the guitar.
    He enjoys playing the guitar.
    He play the guitar.
    He is playing the guitar.
  • Jake hates playing on the school's team.
    Subject
    Predicate Nominative
    Direct Object
    Object of Preposition
  • Since Dawn was nine years old, swimming has been her favorite hobby.
    Predicate Nominative
    Subject
    Direct Object
    Object of Preposition
  • My mother received several awards for her gardening.
    Subject
    Predicate Nominative
    Object of Preposition
    Direct Object
  • Type of gerund: I got this bruise from fencing with my instructor.
    direct object
    object of the preposition
    predicate nominative
    subject
  • Identify the gerund: The police arrested him for speeding.
    for
    arrested
    police
    speeding
  • Ken's main interest is working on cars.
    Predicate Nominative
    Direct Object
    Subject
    Object of Preposition
  • A gerund is an adjective formed with a verb ending in -ill. Examples: spill, will, twill
    False
    True
  • Type of gerund: Playing the guitar is a skill I am learning.
    subject
    predicate nominative
    object of the preposition
    direct object
  • My dog's favorite activity is running.
    Predicate Nominative
    Direct Object
    Subject
    Object of Preposition
  • Jennifer enjoys skating more than spending time with her pets.
    Subject
    Object of Preposition
    Direct Object
    Predicate Nominative
  • Traveling is his only passion.
    Direct Object
    Object of Preposition
    Subject
    Predicate Nominative
  • WHich gerund is acting as the direct object?
    They thought about going to the movie theater.
    My friend likes eating tacos on Tuesdays.
    Traveling is good for the soul.
    I appreciate your taking time to help me with this.
  • Identify the gerund: Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
    children
    activity
    windy
    blowing
  • One day last winter, Dave and his brother were skiing in Salt Lake City.
    Predicate Nominative
    Object of Preposition
    Direct Object
    Subject
  • Which gerund is acting as the subject?
    Have you ever read a book about rock climbing?
    The baby's laughing was infectious.
    The charming man kept holding the door open for women.
    Painting is one of my hobbies.
  • Type of Gerund: I enjoy cooking with my mom.
    subject
    object of a preposition
    predicate nominative
    direct object
  • Jessica really enjoyed bothering the neighbors with loud music.
    direct object
    predicate nominative
    object of preposition
    subject
  • Gerund PHRASE: You might get in trouble for faking an illness to avoid work.
    might get
    in trouble
    You might get
    faking an illnes
  • Identify the gerund PHRASE: Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
    on a windy day
    for children
    is a fun activity
    blowing bubbles on a windy day
  • I am used to waiting in long lines for tickets.
    Object of Preposition
    Subject
    Direct Object
    Predicate Nominative
  • Type of gerund: Reading mystery novels is my favorite activity
    direct object
    predicate nominative
    object of preposition
    subject
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