Building Sentences

Worksheet Description

This engaging activity will help students develop a deeper understanding of gerund phrases and how they function in different sentence structures. In the beginning, gerund phrases and their various functions are explained to serve as a guide for students.

The worksheet is divided into three sections: “Gerund Phrases as Subjects,” “Gerund Phrases as Direct Objects,” and “Gerund Phrases as Objects of Prepositions.” In each section, students are tasked with writing two sentences that showcase the usage of gerund phrases in the specified role.

By constructing sentences with gerund phrases as subjects, direct objects, and objects of prepositions, students will gain proficiency in employing gerund phrases effectively and accurately.