Gerunds
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English
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8th Grade
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Tamera Adkins
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Subject
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Subject Complement/ Predicate Nominative
Object of the Preposition
3
Eating is a competitive sport in some places!
Eating- (Gerund)
is- verb
4
A direct object is a NOUN that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question "what?" It uses an ACTION verb
My dog enjoys barking.
dog- subject
enjoys- verb
barking- (Gerund) direct object
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A NOUN that renames or explains the subject. It is used with a linking verb.
My dog's favorite past time is barking.
past time- Subject
is- verb
barking- (Gerund) subject complement
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A noun that receives the action of the preposition. It is normally at the end of a prepositional phrase
We got my grandfather's attention by waving.
We- Subject
got- verb
Waving- (Gerund) Object of the Preposition
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Multiple Choice
Adam started doing his homework at 12:30 am.
What is the VERB in this sentence?
started
doing
homework
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Multiple Choice
Adam started doing his homework at 12:30 am.
Subject
Direct Object
Subject Complement
9
Multiple Choice
"He apologized for being late."
What is the gerund in this sentence?
apologized
being
late
10
Multiple Choice
Karen insisted on speaking to the manager because there was a floating fly in her soup.
What is the gerund in this sentence?
insisted
speaking
floating
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Multiple Choice
Singing is my favorite thing to do.
Subject
Direct Object
Object of the Preposition
12
Multiple Choice
More people should consider saying hello to others in the hallways.
subject
direct object
subject complement
13
Multiple Choice
You can make someone's day simply by smiling at her.
object of preposition
indirect object
direct object
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Poll
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4- I understand completely!
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