Verbals (gerund, participle, infinitive) at mastery — identification and deliberate use (CCSS L.8.1.a)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~6 min
eng.g8.s.ex_24
Verbal Mastery Round Two
Prompt
Second verbals mastery check. (a) Identify the verbal and its function in 10 sentences (timed, ≤90 seconds). (b) Construct 3 sentences: one with deliberate active voice (rationale), one with deliberate passive voice (rationale), one with subjunctive (rationale).
M-8-S-EX-24-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Mastery-check round-2 worksheet with 10 timed identification + 3 construction slots with rationale columns. Print-ready 11x17.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
≥8 of 10 correct in time + 3 sentences with rationale = mastery
Hints
- Apply 3-question routine quickly.
- Subjunctive needs trigger (recommendation OR contrary-to-fact).
Misconceptions to watch
- Slows below required pace.
- Skips rationale.
Used in lessons