Underline and Discover

Worksheet Description

This worksheet begins with a clear and concise explanation of gerund phrases. Students are introduced to the concept of a gerund, which is a verb form ending in “-ing” that functions as a noun. They learn that a gerund phrase consists of a gerund plus any modifiers or complements that accompany it.

In the main part of the worksheet, students encounter a series of sentences. Their task is to carefully read each sentence and identify the gerund phrase within it. They will underline the entire gerund phrase to demonstrate their understanding of its structure.

This activity allows students to practice their analytical skills by identifying and isolating the gerund phrases. By doing so, they will gain a better grasp of how gerund phrases function within the context of a sentence.