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Gerund Worksheets

Count on our gerund worksheets to help children identify verbs ending in -ing functioning as nouns in sentences. Practice completing and creating sentences using gerunds, and recognize their functions as subjects, objects, or objects of prepositions. Explore some of these worksheets for free!

Identifying Gerunds in Sentences

In each gerund worksheet, children read a set of ten sentences and identify verbs ending in -ing that take the place of nouns.

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Completing Sentences with Gerunds

Write an appropriate gerund from the box to complete each sentence, and figure out its role in each sentence.

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Using a Gerund after Go

In these worksheets, complete each sentence with a context-relevant gerund that collocates with the verb “go”.

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Gerund Chart

This printable chart explains what a gerund is and highlights its key functions, featuring clear example sentences for each.

Choosing a Gerund or an Infinitive

Fill in each sentence with the correct gerund or infinitive of the verb in parentheses in these gerund worksheets.

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Identifying Gerunds and Their Functions

Spot gerunds in sentences and recognize their roles as subjects, objects, or complements.

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Using Verbs as Gerunds and Infinitives

Build sentences using the same verbs as gerunds and infinitives, and write their meaning in these worksheets.

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Using Gerunds in Different Roles

Study the example to see how the same gerund can function as a subject, object, or object of a preposition. Then, write three sentences modelling the example.

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