GERUNDS

What is a gerund?

• A verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.
• A type of adjective that describes a noun.
• A noun that describes an action.
• A verb that shows tense.

What is the primary function of a gerund in a sentence?

• To connect clauses.
• To function as a noun.
• To modify a verb.
• To act as an adjective.

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund incorrectly?

• Running is a great exercise.
• He enjoys reading books.
• She is interested in to learn.
• I love swimming in the ocean.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as the subject?

• She loves to swim.
• He enjoys to run.
• Swimming is my favorite activity.
• They are interested in swim.

Which sentence illustrates a gerund functioning as a subject?

• He enjoys playing soccer.
• Playing soccer is fun.
• They are learning quickly.
• She likes to dance.

In the sentence 'I enjoy reading,' what role does 'reading' play?

• Adjective describing the subject.
• Object of a preposition.
• Direct object of the verb.
• Subject of the sentence.

In the sentence 'She is interested in learning new languages,' what role does 'learning' serve?

• Subject of the sentence.
• Direct object of the verb.
• Adverb modifying the verb.
• Object of a preposition.

In the phrase 'I look forward to traveling,' what role does 'traveling' play?

• Subject of the sentence.
• Adverb modifying the verb.
• Direct object of the verb.
• Object of a preposition.

Which sentence demonstrates a gerund as a direct object?

• He dislikes running early in the morning.
• Swimming helps with fitness.
• Running is fun.
• I enjoy to read books.

How does using gerunds enhance writing?

• They can replace nouns and add variety.
• They simplify complex ideas.
• They make sentences longer.
• They are only used in poetry.