This worksheet helps students practice identifying and using gerunds as subjects and objects in sentences.
English grammar worksheet on gerunds as subject and object with fill-in-the-blank exercises.
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## ✔ Task 1: Drag the gerund as object into the correct boxes
This task requires matching each sentence with the correct gerund (verb + -ing) that fits logically and grammatically as the object of the verb.
Here are the sentences and the correct gerunds:
1. He likes _watching_ the news every morning.
→ You watch the news. “Watching” is the correct gerund.
2. My favourite activity is _playing_ darts.
→ You play darts. “Playing” fits perfectly.
3. My friends and I love _going_ to the cinema.
→ You go to the cinema. “Going” is the correct choice.
4. They recommended _booking_ a room in a 5-star hotel.
→ You book a room. “Booking” is the logical gerund here.
5. We are considering _buying_ a new digital camera.
→ You buy a camera. “Buying” is the correct gerund.
6. You delayed _answering_ my call.
→ You answer a call. “Answering” fits the context of delaying a response.
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| Sentence | Correct Gerund |
|----------|----------------|
| 1 | Watching |
| 2 | Playing |
| 3 | Going |
| 4 | Booking |
| 5 | Buying |
| 6 | Answering |
*(Note: “Buying” and “Booking” were both options — we used “Buying” for #5 and “Booking” for #4. “Answering” was the only one left for #6.)*
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## ✔ Task 2: Complete the sentences using the ‘-ing’ gerund form of the verbs
We need to use the correct gerund from the word bank to complete each sentence. The gerund acts as the subject of the sentence.
Word Bank:
sleep, eat, cook, read, find, sing, smoke, talk, cycle, learn, fly, drink / drive, shop, swim, watch
Let’s go sentence by sentence:
1. Eating lots of vegetables is important for good health.
→ Subject = “Eating vegetables”
2. Finding a parking space is difficult in the mornings.
→ Subject = “Finding a parking space”
3. Cycling to work is a great way to get some exercise.
→ Subject = “Cycling to work”
4. Reading books and magazines can help you to learn English.
→ Subject = “Reading books”
5. Cooking is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.
→ Subject = “Cooking”
6. Swimming is a great way to get fit, but I’m afraid of the water!
→ Subject = “Swimming”
7. Sleeping is an activity that all animals do. However, did you know that cats sleep for two-thirds of their lives?
→ Subject = “Sleeping”
8. Smoking cigarettes is very bad for your health.
→ Subject = “Smoking”
9. Watching TV is bad for my eyes. That’s what my mother says.
→ Subject = “Watching TV”
10. Learning about other people and cultures is fascinating.
→ Subject = “Learning about cultures”
11. Singing is my sister’s favorite hobby. She has a great voice.
→ Subject = “Singing”
12. Drinking and driving is a serious crime.
→ Subject = “Drinking and driving” (compound gerund phrase)
13. Shopping is boring! I hate shopping malls!
→ Subject = “Shopping”
14. Talking is not allowed during the exam.
→ Subject = “Talking”
15. Flying makes me nervous. I prefer traveling by train.
→ Subject = “Flying”
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1. Eating
2. Finding
3. Cycling
4. Reading
5. Cooking
6. Swimming
7. Sleeping
8. Smoking
9. Watching
10. Learning
11. Singing
12. Drinking and driving
13. Shopping
14. Talking
15. Flying
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✔ All tasks completed correctly!
Let me know if you’d like explanations for any grammar rules or why certain gerunds fit better than others.
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## ✔ Task 1: Drag the gerund as object into the correct boxes
This task requires matching each sentence with the correct gerund (verb + -ing) that fits logically and grammatically as the object of the verb.
Here are the sentences and the correct gerunds:
1. He likes _watching_ the news every morning.
→ You watch the news. “Watching” is the correct gerund.
2. My favourite activity is _playing_ darts.
→ You play darts. “Playing” fits perfectly.
3. My friends and I love _going_ to the cinema.
→ You go to the cinema. “Going” is the correct choice.
4. They recommended _booking_ a room in a 5-star hotel.
→ You book a room. “Booking” is the logical gerund here.
5. We are considering _buying_ a new digital camera.
→ You buy a camera. “Buying” is the correct gerund.
6. You delayed _answering_ my call.
→ You answer a call. “Answering” fits the context of delaying a response.
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📦 Final Answers for Task 1:
| Sentence | Correct Gerund |
|----------|----------------|
| 1 | Watching |
| 2 | Playing |
| 3 | Going |
| 4 | Booking |
| 5 | Buying |
| 6 | Answering |
*(Note: “Buying” and “Booking” were both options — we used “Buying” for #5 and “Booking” for #4. “Answering” was the only one left for #6.)*
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## ✔ Task 2: Complete the sentences using the ‘-ing’ gerund form of the verbs
We need to use the correct gerund from the word bank to complete each sentence. The gerund acts as the subject of the sentence.
Word Bank:
sleep, eat, cook, read, find, sing, smoke, talk, cycle, learn, fly, drink / drive, shop, swim, watch
Let’s go sentence by sentence:
1. Eating lots of vegetables is important for good health.
→ Subject = “Eating vegetables”
2. Finding a parking space is difficult in the mornings.
→ Subject = “Finding a parking space”
3. Cycling to work is a great way to get some exercise.
→ Subject = “Cycling to work”
4. Reading books and magazines can help you to learn English.
→ Subject = “Reading books”
5. Cooking is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.
→ Subject = “Cooking”
6. Swimming is a great way to get fit, but I’m afraid of the water!
→ Subject = “Swimming”
7. Sleeping is an activity that all animals do. However, did you know that cats sleep for two-thirds of their lives?
→ Subject = “Sleeping”
8. Smoking cigarettes is very bad for your health.
→ Subject = “Smoking”
9. Watching TV is bad for my eyes. That’s what my mother says.
→ Subject = “Watching TV”
10. Learning about other people and cultures is fascinating.
→ Subject = “Learning about cultures”
11. Singing is my sister’s favorite hobby. She has a great voice.
→ Subject = “Singing”
12. Drinking and driving is a serious crime.
→ Subject = “Drinking and driving” (compound gerund phrase)
13. Shopping is boring! I hate shopping malls!
→ Subject = “Shopping”
14. Talking is not allowed during the exam.
→ Subject = “Talking”
15. Flying makes me nervous. I prefer traveling by train.
→ Subject = “Flying”
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📦 Final Answers for Task 2:
1. Eating
2. Finding
3. Cycling
4. Reading
5. Cooking
6. Swimming
7. Sleeping
8. Smoking
9. Watching
10. Learning
11. Singing
12. Drinking and driving
13. Shopping
14. Talking
15. Flying
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✔ All tasks completed correctly!
Let me know if you’d like explanations for any grammar rules or why certain gerunds fit better than others.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject complements worksheet.
