Verb -ing Rules Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on the rules for forming and using verbs ending in -ing, including spelling changes and common uses.
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Verb -ing Rules Review
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the exercises on verb -ing rules.
Verbs ending in -ing are often called present participles or gerunds. They can function as part of a verb phrase (e.g., 'She is running') or as a noun (e.g., 'Running is good exercise'). Understanding how to correctly form these verbs is crucial for clear writing.
Rule: If a verb ends in a silent 'e', drop the 'e' before adding -ing. Complete the following with the correct -ing form:
1. drive + -ing =
2. make + -ing =
3. write + -ing =
4. hope + -ing =
Rule: If a one-syllable verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern, double the final consonant before adding -ing. Complete the following:
1. run + -ing =
2. swim + -ing =
3. stop + -ing =
4. get + -ing =
Rule: If a verb ends in -ie, change the -ie to -y before adding -ing. Complete the following:
1. lie + -ing =
2. die + -ing =
3. tie + -ing =
Choose the sentence that uses the correct -ing form of the verb.
1. Which sentence is correct?
She was writting a letter.
She was writing a letter.
She was writeing a letter.
She was writteing a letter.
2. Which sentence is correct?
They are begining their journey.
They are beginning their journey.
They are begineing their journey.
They are beginingg their journey.
Write two sentences using an -ing verb. In one sentence, use it as part of a verb phrase (e.g., 'I am reading'). In the second sentence, use it as a gerund (a noun, e.g., 'Reading is my favorite hobby').
Sentence 1 (verb phrase):
Sentence 2 (gerund):