Verbals (gerund, participle, infinitive) at mastery — identification and deliberate use (CCSS L.8.1.a)
Exercise
Difficulty 2
~2 min
eng.g8.s.ex_09
Verbal Identification Speed
Prompt
Speed identification: in each of these 10 sentences, identify the verbal (gerund / participle / infinitive) and its function. Complete in ≤60 seconds total.
M-8-S-EX-09-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Verbal-identification timed worksheet with 10 sentences + 10 identification slots + timer guide. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
≥8 of 10 correct in ≤60 seconds = mastery; 6-7 correct = practicing; <6 = reteach
Hints
- Gerund: -ing as noun. Participle: verb-form as adjective. Infinitive: to + verb base.
- Apply the 3-question routine (acts as noun / adjective / adverb?).
Misconceptions to watch
- Confuses gerund with present-participle (-ing forms have multiple functions).
- Misses infinitive serving as adjective or adverb.
Used in lessons