Gi003 gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form intermediate. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus gerunds used as subjects level intermediate answer key my notes 1. Verbs and gerunds lesson an animated slide show lesson teaching about verbs, verb phrases, and gerunds. The following table shows the verbs with prepositions and expressions that should be followed by gerunds. Language handbook worksheets additional practice in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Many people find that they can beat stress by walking. Includes a seven question practice activity after the lesson. Each worksheet provides a definition and examples of gerundsgerund phrases and a trick to help the students find the gerund phrasethe gerunds didnt really click for my students until i.
Gerunds are words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns. It exists in the genitive, dative, accusative, and ablative. A gerund is a verb form ending in ing that functions in a sentence as a noun. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus gerunds used as objects level intermediate answer key my notes 1.
This chapter will explain when a gerund must follow a preposition. Because the gerund is a noun, it can be modified by other words. Gerund, definition, examples, uses, rules, exercise or. English esl gerund worksheets most downloaded 286 results. Page 1 of 3 gerunds and infinitives doing what noun phrases do. The infinitive can g the instruction to wear safety goggles be a complement to certain abstract nouns for has saved many peoples eyes. Remember that gerunds are words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns. Gerund, definition, examples, uses, rules, exercise or worksheet. Most of these words take articles before them and form plurals with s partings are always painful the lightning struck the building his paintings are very beautiful he has had three fillings gerunds are also used in the formation of some compound. Verbs, verb phrases, and gerunds lesson 2 this is a revision of the above powerpoint lesson covering verbs, verb phrases, and gerunds. Word infinitive with an object gerund without an object advise i advise you to go by bus.
Multiple choice, fill in the word, select from drop down. Like all things grammar, gerunds do take a tiny bit of detective work to spot. Page 1 of 3 gerunds and infinitives doing what noun. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets. A gerund often known as an ing word is a noun formed from a verb by adding ing. Like a gerund, a gerund phrase functions as a noun. Is the gerund in the following sentencesquestions used as a subject, object or as a complement.
Gerund or infinitive interactive and downloadable worksheet. Gerund and infinitive worksheet in this printable worksheet, the rules for using gerunds and infinitives will be explained in detail. Gerund and infintive b1 gi011 gerund and infinitive. The following sentence contains both a present and a past participle. This is the first part of a set planned to help my b1 students with the use of gerund or infinitive after some of the most common verbs. Jan 19, 2011 many words which were originally gerunds are now treated as simple nouns. Gerunds and infinitives can function as the subject of a sentence or the object of a verb. Some of the worksheets displayed are name date grammar work gerunds used as subjects, gerunds, name date grammar work gerunds used as objects, 1 of 15 verbals gerunds and participles gerunds, 6 work on grammar the ing form, gerunds, gerund or infinitive, fill in the gerund with the correct. Gerund after prepositions that stand alone some examples. Students often get confused when trying to use gerund subjects because the gerund is often followed by a plural noun. Put the bracketed verb into the appropriate gerund or infinitive form and identify which type. When ing forms are used like nouns, they are called gerunds. It can follow a preposition, adjective and most often another verb. Gerund or infinitive fill in the correct form gi 2.
After reading the whole article, you can simply check your knowledge with the help of the worksheet. Gerunds, participles, and infinitives a verbal is a verb gerund. Gerund and infinitive pdf worksheets english grammar. The main difference is that a gerund is a noun, while a participle. In the middle of the semester, his history professor gave out an assignment, due in two weeks.
Theres a simple activity in which students are asked to fill in the blank spaces with a gerund or a toinfinitive as adequate, when both forms are possible,they are asked to give both. Page 2 of 3 gerunds and infinitives doing what noun phrases do cloze exercise. Put the verb into the gerund or the infinitive with to. In a general way, verbals express action without limiting the action to any time or asserting it to any subject. Complete the sentences using the right form of the verbs in brackets.
Gerunds after prepositions english grammar exercises. The negative of a gerund is formed by adding the word not before a gerund. Decide whether you need a singular or a plural verb in the blank. A gerund is a verb form that ends in ing and is used as a noun walking, traveling, voting. In the first example, writing is a gerund used as the subject of the sentence. Displaying all worksheets related to gerund or participle. A list of common verbs which are followed by a gerund and an article to illustrarte some of the verbs in context. Speaking practice activity worksheet regular gerunds worksheet irregular gerunds worksheet. English esl gerunds worksheets most downloaded 3 results. Words with a different meaning word infinitive meaning gerund meaning forget remember.
Gerund and infinitive pdf worksheets english vocabulary. Displaying all worksheets related to gerund for grade 8. A worksheet to practise gerund and infinitive in use. In spite of liv ing in the country he cannot speak the language. This is a worksheet for teaching or revising gerunds and infinitives at preintermediate level. Jan 18, 2011 when ing forms are used like nouns, they are called gerunds. Browse gerund nouns resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Infinitive and gerund infinitive after an adjective example.
Gerund is defined as a verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. The word gerund originated from the latin word gerundium, from gerundus which means to be carried out, with a future passive participle form of gerundive of gero which translates to carry, bear. Worksheet 5 identifying and using gerunds and gerund. A worksheet with a short text and 8 tasks for students to understand the text and practice some grammar ing form after expressions with. In this case, running is functioning as the subject of the sentence. Adjective and adverbs downloadable pdf worksheets for english language learners intermediate level b1 home b1 grammar gerund and infinitive.
This worksheet and quiz let you practice the following skills. Gerunds and gerundives the gerund is a verbal noun. He was rather a lazy student, and he tended to avoid work whenever he could. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Participles infinitives gerunds they look like verbs, but they act like nouns, adjectives, and adverbs participles a participle is a verb form used as an adjective to modify nouns and pronouns. We all know that a noun is a word that refers to tangible things such as a thing, a person, an animal, and a place and intangible things such as a quality, an idea, and an action. However, if you have two gerund subjects that are two different activities, then your verb should be plural reading books in english and talking with native speakers are good ways to practice jogging and biking give your heart a good workout taking tests and giving presentations stress many people out practice two.
It is a little prettier and has slightly different content. I have breakfast before leav ing for work in the morning. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category gerund of noun. Worksheets are participles gerunds and infinitives, verbals gerunds participles infinitives, working with verbals participles infinitives gerunds, 1 of 15 verbals gerunds and participles gerunds, grammar work misplaced and dangling participles, 6 work on grammar the ing form, chapter 43 gerunds infinitives and. This is a packet of three worksheets for practice with gerunds. Listen to the bits of songs and fill in the gaps provided in the lyrics. A separate page deals with verbs that are followed by the gerund. Is the gerund subject or object in the sentence in an exercise. There isnt a key since i have used only the verbs li. Gerunds and infinitives are also commonly used in verbs that have been turned into nouns.
After it, tell how it is being used in the sentence. Each worksheet provides a definition and examples of gerunds gerund phrases and a. Focus 1, for a more extensive list of abstract nouns. A verbal is a noun or adjective formed from a verb. The students complete each sentence with the verb in brackets in its gerund or infinitive form. Both gerunds and infinitives can be the subject of a sentence writing in english is difficult. Gerund, definition, examples of gerund, gerund exercise or worksheet, for students, for class 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, uses, rules, pdf definition. In other languages, specifically dutch, italian, or russian, it is a verbal form that is similar to a present. Worksheet 1 identifying nouns name class date language 1 the parts of speech handbook. Worksheets are gerunds, name date grammar work gerunds used as subjects, gerunds, gerunds and gerund phrases, gerunds infinitives participles, the gerund phrase, gerund or infinitive fill in. Therefore, a gerund can be easily spotted in a sentence since it takes the function of a subject. On the other hand, the present participle of a verb also ends in ing but is like a verb or adjective. Each worksheet provides a definition and examples of gerunds gerund phrases and a trick to help the students find the gerund phrasethe gerunds didnt really click for my students until i. Reading comprehension ensure that you draw the most important information from the related gerund lesson.
Rules for using gerunds and infinitives to describe an action. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl gerund or infinitive gerund or infinitive gerund or infinitive four different exercises to revise gerunds and infinitives. Although both the present participle and the gerund are formed by adding ing to a verb, note that the participle does the job of an adjective while the gerund does the job of a noun. It includes some verbs followed by gerund or infinitive, along with the sentences to do. My friend connie is proud of her cocker spaniel, which she herself found at an animal. Types of verbals, participles, gerund, infinitive, using. A gerund is a verb that ends with ing but functions as a noun. Each worksheet provides a definition and examples of gerundsgerund phrases and a. Exercise a underline each pronoun in the following sentences. The gerund looks exactly the same as a present participle, but it is useful to understand the difference between the two. Verbs with prepositions expressionsexampleaccused of she is accused of smuggling. Instead, they act as modifiers or complete progressive verbs.
Grammar worksheet gerunds used as subjects complete the sentences below by using the ing gerund form of the verbs on the right. Present progressive practice for spanish 1 or spanish 2 sherie gentilli quinn this file is a four page, noneditable pdf which contains the following practice worksheets for the present progressive. There are numerous breeds of dogs, and the american kennel club lists manyof them. This section is aimed at testing your competence in the use of infinitives and gerunds. Most of these words take articles before them and form plurals with s. The gerund always has the same function as a noun although it looks like a verb. I enjoy reading reading is a noun acting as the direct. Point out the present participles and gerunds in the following sentences. Gerund and infinitive worksheets are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results.
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