Gerund Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.8.1.a

Core Standard

We use gerunds on a regular basis probably not even knowing that we are. They are a very common part of speech and are often confused with the present participle, probably because they look a lot a alike. Gerund have the same properties as a noun, although they will be presented in a form that makes them look like a verb. They can be used as the subject of sentences, but more often you will find them used as a complement to the verb "to be". These worksheets will be show students how to use gerunds properly.