1. Gerunds Fill in the following characteristics of a gerund:
Function as a ______
Verbal that ends in ______
Passes the ____ test
Can function as a _________, _______ ______, _______ ______, or ______ of the ______ AV=
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2. Gerund Phrases
Gerund Phrase—a group of words that includes a gerund and other words that complete its meaning.
Kicking the ball takes skill. Subject
A team tries scoring a touchdown. DO
A touchdown results from moving the ball across the goal. ____

3. Bold the gerund phrase and tell whether it is functioning as a S, DO, PN, or OP
1. Keeping a light on helps discourage robbers.
2. Mrs. Paterna enjoys playing cards.
3. Standing during a two-hour train trip is not Mrs. Schmidt’s idea of fun.
4. Do you like sailing on the lake, Mr. Jost?
5. Mr. Stanwood enjoys watching quiz shows on television.