Gerunds Quiz

What is a verbal?

• A word formed from a verb used as a noun, adjective, or adverb

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that shows action

• A word that connects sentences

Which of the following is an example of a gerund used as a subject?

• Singing is very important to Roberto.

• His main interest is singing.

• Roberto loves singing.

• Without singing, Roberto’s life would be a lot duller.

Which sentence uses a gerund as a predicate nominative?

• His main interest is singing.

• Roberto loves singing.

• Without singing, Roberto’s life would be a lot duller.

• Singing is very important to Roberto.

In the sentence "Roberto loves singing," what is the function of the gerund?

• Subject

• Predicate nominative

• Direct object

• Object of a preposition

In the sentence "Without singing, Roberto’s life would be a lot duller," what is the function of the gerund?

• Subject

• Predicate nominative

• Direct object

• Object of a preposition

What is the ending added to a verb to form a gerund?

• -ed

• -ing

• -ly

• -en

What should you not confuse gerunds with?

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Adverbs

What is the gerund in the sentence "Roberto’s chorus finds pleasure in performing"?

• Pleasure

• Finds

• Performing

• Chorus

What is the gerund in the sentence "Their other important job is advertising"?

• Job

• Important

• Advertising

• Other

In the sentence "Singing is something the whole community can enjoy," what is the function of the gerund?

• Subject

• Predicate nominative

• Direct object

• Object of a preposition