Gerund words, phrases, and clauses

Gerunds will only ever function as a verb.

• True

• False

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Before the famous author received the prize, he gave a short speech.

• Before receiving the price

• Receiving the price

• When received the price

• Who receiving the price

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In the sentence below, are the words in bold letters a gerund phrase?

The key to success in any field is being willing to work hard.

• Yes

• No

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Mary enjoys ___________________ to music.

• listen

• listening

• to listen

• to listening

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다음 밑줄 친 부분이 어법상 올바르면 O표, 어색하면 X표를 고르시오.

Sharing your experiences, whether accomplishments or disappointments, is wonderful.

• O

• X

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The difference between gerunds and participles is....

• gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives

• gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns

• There is no difference

• Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.

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Identify the gerunds (check three):

Acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing.

• acting

• keeping

• coughing

• art

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Exercise 1: Identifying Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

Identify the Gerund or Gerund Phrase in the sentence.

1. Trying harder is sometimes the answer.

• is sometimes the answer

• answer

• Trying

• Trying harder

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Esteban is considering ______________a new car.

• to buy

• buys

• buying

• bought

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Maria like _________ (cook) pasta.

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