Identifying Gerunds

Learn to enjoy gerunds in this grammar practice worksheet! After reading a clear explanation of gerunds, students will read 14 engaging sentences and circle the gerund in each one. This worksheet includes gerunds both as subjects and objects in the sentences. 

Designed with eighth-grade learners in mind, this activity will help students master the skill of identifying gerunds, a common type of verbal. Gerund practice is pivotal for developing strong reading comprehension and grammatical accuracy. Mastery of gerunds can be a stepping stone to clearer expression and greater sentence variety in students’ own writing! 

Find more gerund practice here: Gerunds and Gerund Phrases.