Name: ____________________________
Gerunds
A gerund is an –ing form of a verb that is used as a noun.
Gerunds usually name activities or actions, such as swimming,
dancing, laughing, and sneezing.
example:
Meg chose singing as her act for
the school talent show.
Circle the gerund or gerunds in each sentence below.
1.
Bowling is one of my favorite sports.
2.
Smiling is a good way to start your day.
3.
Mrs. Stevens teaches writing.
4.
My favorite chores are sweeping and mopping.
5.
Molly won a gold medal in skating.
6.
Sneezing is a sign that you may have a cold.
7.
Sam loves drawing and painting.
8.
Brushing your teeth daily is a good habit.
9.
Games that require a lot of thinking are fun.
10. Mr. Williams likes to finish all the baking before noon.
11. Sometimes working can be as much fun as playing.
12. Juggling can be difficult to do.
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ANSWER KEY
Gerunds
A gerund is an –ing form of a verb that is used as a noun.
Gerunds usually name activities or actions, such as swimming,
dancing, laughing, and sneezing.
example:
Meg chose singing as her act for
the school talent show.
Circle the gerund or gerunds in each sentence below.
1.
Bowling is one of my favorite sports.
2.
Smiling is a good way to start your day.
3.
Mrs. Stevens teaches writing.
4.
My favorite chores are sweeping and mopping.
5.
Molly won a gold medal in skating.
6.
Sneezing is a sign that you may have a cold.
7.
Sam loves drawing and painting.
8.
Brushing your teeth daily is a good habit.
9.
Games that require a lot of thinking are fun.
10. Mr. Williams likes to finish all the baking before noon.
11. Sometimes working can be as much fun as playing.
12. Juggling can be difficult to do.
Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com