Use gerund phrases as nouns in analytical prose (CCSS L.7.1.a)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~6 min eng.g7.s.ex_16

Gerund Identification

Prompt

Underline the gerund phrase + identify its function (subject/object/object of preposition). (1) 'Reading slowly is the discipline.' (2) 'She enjoys writing essays.' (3) 'By close-reading the text, she found the metaphor.' (4) 'Listening matters in workshop.' (5) 'After finishing the draft, she revised.'

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
5 gerunds identified + 5 functions correctly labeled = mastery
Hints
  1. A gerund is an -ing form functioning as a NOUN.
  2. Subject of main clause, object of verb, or object of preposition.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Confuses gerund with participial phrase.
  • Mislabels function.
Used in lessons