QUIZ: Gerund & Verb-ing

The lecturer won't tolerate cheating during an examination. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'cheating'.

• 'cheating' is Gerund as a Subject of the sentence
• 'cheating' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'cheating' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'cheating' is Gerund as a verb

He fixed the computer by himself instead of purchasing a new one. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'purchasing'.

• 'purchasing' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'purchasing' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'purchasing' is Gerund after preposition
• 'purchasing' is Gerund as a verb

I don't mind having a cat in the house as long as it's clean. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'having'.

• 'having' is Gerund as a verb
• 'having' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'having' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'having' is Gerund after preposition

I like the idea of advertising this product on social media. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'advertising'.

• 'advertising' is Gerund as a verb
• 'advertising' is Gerund after preposition

• 'advertising' is Gerund as a Subject of the sentence

• 'advertising' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence

Maintaining security system is crucial for protecting data. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'maintaining'.

• 'maintaining' is Gerund as a Subject of the sentence
• 'maintaining' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'maintaining' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'maintaining' is Gerund as a verb

Maintaining security system is crucial for protecting data. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'protecting'.

• 'protecting' is Gerund as verb
• 'protecting' is Gerund as the Object of the sentence

• 'protecting' is Gerund after preposition

• 'protecting' is Gerund as the Complement of the sentence

The biggest challenge is integrating new technologies with existing systems. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'integrating'.

• 'integrating' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'integrating' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'integrating' is Gerund after preposition
• 'integrating' is Gerund as a verb

Their primary focus is improving user experience through better design. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'improving'.

• 'improving' is Gerund as a verb
• 'improving' is Gerund after preposition
• 'improving' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'improving' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence

We have been implementing the new security protocols since last week. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'implementing'.

• 'implementing' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'implementing' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'implementing' is Gerund as a verb
• 'implementing' is Gerund after preposition

They completed the project without making any mistakes. Choose the best answer to explain the word 'making'.

• 'making' is Gerund as a Complement of the sentence
• 'making' is Gerund as an Object of the sentence
• 'making' is Gerund as a verb
• 'making' is Gerund after preposition