7. GERUND
- is a verbal that ends in “ing” and
functions as a noun.
8. COLLABORATIVE WORK
Instructions:
1. Analyze the sentence on the sheet of paper.
2. Underline the verb in the sentence.
3. Post the sentence on the board according to
the function of the gerund (verb acting as a
noun).
4. Choose someone in the group to explain
and share the answers for 2 mins.
9. FUNCTION OF GERUNDS
1. Use as subject of a sentence
2. Use as a direct object of a verb
3. Use as an object of preposition
4. Use as a subject complement
10. FUNCTION OF GERUNDS
1. Use as subject of a sentence
Example:
Running is a good way to explore.
subject
11. FUNCTION OF GERUNDS
2. Use as a direct object of a verb
Example:
He likes running.
verb likes what?
Or the receiver of the verb
12. FUNCTION OF GERUNDS
3. Use as an object of preposition
Example:
I am thinking of running.
preposition
13. FUNCTION OF GERUNDS
4. Use as a subject complement
Example:
My new hobby is running.
Replaces the subject
subject
linking verb
15. JUMBLE SOLVER!
1. hard is if you suffer anxiety from
Sleeping
2. activity His reading favorite is
3. begging quickly to resorted He
4. has fencing mastered Helena
17. QUIZ IN ENGLISH
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________
Score: ________________
Test I. Identification
Direction: Read each of the following statement and identify what is being asked. Write your answer on your paper.
_______________1. It is usually defined as a word ending in - ing that is formed from a verb and that function is a noun.
_______________2. These are action words.
_______________3. It is the topic of the sentence. It is located at the beginning of the sentence.
_______________4. It adds information about the subject.
_______________5. It is a noun that appears with a linking verb and tells something about the subject of the sentence.
Test I. B
Direction: Underline the gerund and identify its function.
_______________1. Walking a dog of her own had been her dream for a long time.
_______________2. There are many ways of breaking a heart.
_______________3. My passion, helping people, gives me satisfaction.
_______________4. Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.
_______________5. Lester does boxing in the gym twice a week.
_______________6. Take time getting used to refusing people’s request.
_______________7. Her hobby, reading a book, is boring for me.
_______________8. I enjoyed volunteering in cleaning the classroom.
_______________9. Some activities that make me happy are doing volunteer work and pursuing my career.
_______________10. My brother’s favorite past time is listening to music.
Test II. Identification
Direction: Complete the sentences with the gerund form of the verbs in parentheses.
Example: Adrian likes (draw), drawing.
_______________1. She is good at (dance).
_______________2. He is crazy about (sing).
_______________3. I don’t like (play) cards.
_______________4. They are afraid of (swim) in the sea.
_______________5. You should give up (smoke).
_______________6. Sam dreams of (be) a popstar.
_______________7. He is interested in (make) friends.
_______________8. My uncle is afraid of (go) by plans.
_______________9. We insist on (cook) the dinner ourselves.
_______________10. We are (visit) our parents in Bali Indonesia.
