Gerunds are verbs that end in "-ing". They should not be confused with present participles. Although present participles are verb forms that end in "-ing", they are active action words that are happening right now. Gerunds are verb forms that act as nouns in a sentence with no reference to time.
When a gerund follows a verb, it is acting as a noun form.
Directions: Write in the correct answers.
1) He keeps breaking the law.
Verb: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
2) I like listening to music.
Verb: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
3) I enjoy drawing as a hobby.
Verb: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
4) She likes shopping at the mall.
Verb: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
5) My parents dislike smoking.
Verb: ____________________
Gerund: ____________________
Directions: Is the word ending in "-ing" a gerund or a present participle?
1) I am helping my mother.
a. gerund
b. present participle
2) He is jumping on a trampoline.
a. gerund
b. present participle
3) They keep breaking the law.
a. gerund
b. present participle
4) They are breaking the law.
a. gerund
b. present participle
5) She is flying a kite.
a. gerund
b. present participle
6) We enjoy watching TV.
a. gerund
b. present participle
7) She loves playing with her dog.
a. gerund
b. present participle
8) I enjoy working from home.
a. gerund
b. present participle
9) I need counseling for my son.
a. gerund
b. present participle
10) She is bringing a blanket to the park.
a. gerund
b. present participle
Quiz 1 Answers
1) keeps, breaking
2) like, listening
3) enjoy, drawing
4) likes, shopping
5) dislike, smoking
Quiz 2 Answers
1) b. present participle
2) b. present participle
3) a. gerund
4) b. present participle
5) b. present participle
6) a. gerund
7) a. gerund
8) a. gerund
9) a. gerund
10) b. present participle
