GRADE 9

(2nd Grading)
Verbals retain the characteristics of a verb but do not assert action and add variety and
picturesque was by their use as noun, adjective, or adverb.

Gerunds
A gerund is a verbal noun that ends in -ing.

Infinitives
An infinitive is a verbal made up of to plus the simple form of a verb.

Gerunds and Infinitives may be used interchangeably after certain verbs such as like, dislike,
hate, dread, plan, and intend. For verbs such as enjoy, despise, detest, soothe, and remember,
gerunds should be use.

Participles
A participle is a verb form used as an adjective to describe nouns and pronouns. It has two
forms:

1. The present participle which ends in -ing.

Example: living room

2. The past participle which ends in -ed, -d, -en, or -n.

Examples: loved one fallen leaves broken branches

Irregular verbs form their past participle with a different spelling of the verb as in the case of
brought, gone, sung, and swum.

A. A gerund may be used as a subject in a sentence.

Example: Training to be a computer engineer is not easy.

Selection
Becoming a saint does not happen overnight. It takes long years and extreme self-
sacrifice to earn that accolade. Mother Teresa is an example. In her lifetime she was known the
world over as "the living saint" or "the saint of the gutter". However, it took her years to sacrifice
the hard work before people started referring to her as the "living saint". She was one of the
world's greatest humanitarians. She lived a life of meaning through her concern for others.
Mother Teresa was the world's adopted mother.

Mother Teresa
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Name:__________________________________ Date:_________
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USE THE GIVEN WORKSHEET IN ANSWERING: YOU CAN ALSO USE

ANOTHER SHEET OF BONDPAPER IF NECESSARY.

Answer what is asked:

Activity 1 A
Supply the gerund form of the verb in parentheses.

(Read) 1. _______about the lives of great heroes is Josie-s favorite pastime.

(Swim) 2. _____ helps the body to be healthy.
(Drive) 3. ______ a car requires skills.
(Travel) 4. ______ around the world must be exciting.
(Extract)5.______ iron from iron ore is called smelting.

B. A gerund may be used as an object of a verb.

Example: William kept wondering about the incident.

Activity 1 B
Supply the gerund form of the verb in parentheses.
1. Ramon enjoys (watch) cartoons.
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2. Anita likes (listen) to the record player.
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3. My friend Rise admits (tell) a tall tale.
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4. Please stop (whistle).
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5. He enjoys (write) letters to his penpals.
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Activity 2
Match the meanings of the italicized words in column A with the words or phrase in
column B. Write the letter of your answer on the line.
A.
_ 1. Mother Teresa was a diminutive girl from Albania.
_ 2. Her extraordinary humanitarian work elevated her to the status of a saint.
_ 3. She had legions of admirers.
_ 4. She made her home among the untouchables in Calcutta.
_ 5. She lived a spartan life among the poor.

B.
a) a great number
b) frugally simple
c) outcasts
d) small in size
e) promoting the welfare of the poor

Activity 3 Use the back portion in writing your essay.

1. What is the main function of Radio?

2-4. Give the three main characteristics that make the radio unique.
5. As a medium of information, the radio is more accessible to the remote areas than the
TV. Explain.
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