ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 9

Name: ___________________________
ACTIVITY 1: GERUND
A gerund is a verb form that acts as a noun.
Example: Baking is something she loves to do.
Baking is a gerund; it is a form of the verb to bake. In the example baking is used as a noun and functions as the
subject of the sentence.

INSTRUCTION: Circle the gerund in the sentence below. Write the gerund’s function in the sentence in the space
under the sentence.
1. Ben was punished for cheating.

2. His favorite sport is swimming.

3. They called my playing brilliant.

4. Her hobby, dancing ballet has encouraged her to become sociable and confident.

5. Reading is an important skill.

6. We gave our consent in writing.

7. For most birds, flying is a way to escape predators.

8. Her singing is hurting my ears.

9. The team practiced running on Friday.

10. Jil made gardening a hobby.

ACTIVITY 2: INFINITIVE
INSTRUCTION: Underline the verb and encircle the infinitive.
1. Move along folks, there’s nothing to see here.
2. I did not expect to succeed with so little effort.
3. Will you please pass the salt to me?
4. If I want permission for something, my mother is the one to ask.
5. The shoes to have this season are Sketchers.
6. We plan to go to the concert on Saturday night.
7. We made cookies and gave them to the kids.
8. The apartment to rent is the one overlooking the bay.
9. Our hope for this event is to raise three thousand dollars.
10. The car my father gave to me was a red compact.

ACTIVITY 3: PARTICIPLE
INSTRUCTION: In your book, on page 321-322, copy and answer practice exercise 2.