The Duality of Gerunds

Worksheet Description

This engaging activity is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of gerunds and their functions as objects and subjects within sentences.

In the first part of the exercise, students encounter a series of sentences containing gerunds. Their task is to determine whether each gerund functions as an object or a subject by circling the appropriate term. This activity encourages students to analyze the sentence structure and identify the role of the gerund within it.

The second part of the exercise focuses on applying their understanding of gerunds. Students are provided with incomplete sentences and are instructed to complete them by adding a gerund of their choice. This creative task allows students to showcase their knowledge of gerunds while practicing sentence construction.

By completing this worksheet, students will develop a solid understanding of gerunds and their roles as objects and subjects in sentences. They will also enhance their grammar skills and become more proficient in using gerunds accurately and effectively.