Grade 9 Anglo American Literature

Hagonoy National High School

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Part 1: Definitions
Direction: Write the appropriate word/s on the blank for each definition. Choose the correct answer in
the word bank. (15pts)

1. Struggle between the character and opposing forces. WORD BANK

2. Time, place, and physical characteristics of where the *PROSCENIUM STAGE
a story take place. *GERUND AS A SUBJECT
3. The term used to refer to the part of story where the *CHARACTERS
tension or action reaches its highest part. *GERUND AS SUBJECT
4. The final outcome of the story where all the secrets are COMPLEMENT
revealed and problems are solved. *TRAVERSE STAGE
5. The individuals that the story about. *GERUND
6. It is a stage commonly known as alley or corridor stage, *THRUST STAGE
this form of staging is popular for fashion shows. *SETTING
7. It is the traditional “picture box” stage where the entire *GERUND AS OBJECT OF
audience sits in front. PREPOSTION
8. Also known as “open stage” that extends into the *CONFLICT
audience and connected to the backstage area. *IN-THE-ROUND STAGE
9. The audience sits on all four sides of the stage. *GERUND AS APPOSITIVE
10. A type of gerund that directly behind a noun *DENOUMENT
and are separated by commas. *CLIMAX
*GERUND AS DIRECT OBJECT
11. A verbal ending in –ing that is used as a noun.
12. A type of gerund that usually place at the beginning of the
sentence, who or what the sentence is talking about.
13. A type of gerund that comes after the preposition.
14. A type of gerund that receives the action of a verb or shows
the result of the action.
15. A type of gerund usually place at the end of the sentence and
renames the subject.
Part 2: Gerunds
Direction: Underline the correct gerund or gerund phrases in the sentences below and identify the use
of gerund in the sentence. Write S if the gerund acts as a subject, SC for subject complement, OP for
object of a preposition, DO for direct object and A for appositives. (30 pts)

1. My passion, helping people, gives me satisfaction.

2. Lyka’s favorite exercise is jogging.
3. Marla keeps herself in good shape by dancing.
4. Lester does boxing in the gym twice a week.
5. Exercising is good for our health.
6. My mom begins with hanging the socks.
7. Her job as a student is studying.
8. My favorite hobby, relaxing at home, is perfect for snowy days.
9. Patrick likes photographing nature.
10. Writing your life experiences is relaxing.
11. One of my favorite chores is washing dishes.
12. The dad loves working all day.
13. My love for reading was immediate.
14. My job, teaching HNHS students, brings me happiness.
15. Reading is relaxing.

Part 3: Draw a Proscenium Stage. (5pts)