Gerunds

Provide an example of a gerund used as a subject.

• Swimming is a great exercise.

• To swim is fun.

• Swim is my favorite activity.

• Running is my favorite hobby.

What is the function of gerunds in English grammar?

• Gerunds function as adjectives, describing nouns.

• Gerunds function as verbs, indicating actions.

• Gerunds function as nouns, allowing actions to be treated as subjects or objects.

• Gerunds function as adverbs, modifying verbs.

What is the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite activity is painting.'

• drawing

• sculpting

• painting

• dancing

What is a gerund?

• A verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

• A noun that describes an action.

• An adjective that modifies a noun.

• A type of adverb that indicates time.

Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

• enjoying

• reading

• book

• read

What is the gerund in the sentence: 'They are interested in learning new things.'

• learning

• interested

• new

• things

Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

• In the sentence 'Running is enjoyable,' 'running' is a gerund.

• In the sentence 'Jumping is exciting,' 'jumping' is a gerund.

• In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

• In the sentence 'Dancing is beautiful,' 'dancing' is a gerund.

How do you identify a gerund in a sentence?

• Look for a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.

• Identify a noun that ends with -ing.

• Find an adjective that describes a verb.

• Search for a verb that is in the past tense.

What is the difference between a gerund and a verb?

• A gerund functions as a noun, while a verb expresses an action or state of being.

• A gerund is a type of verb that shows tense, while a verb does not.

• A gerund is always in the past tense, while a verb can be in any tense.

• A gerund can only be used in the present tense, while a verb can be used in the past and future.

Can gerunds be modified by adjectives?

• No, gerunds cannot be modified by adjectives.

• Yes, gerunds can be modified by adjectives, e.g., 'exciting swimming competition.'

• Only nouns can be modified by adjectives, not gerunds.

• Gerunds can only be modified by adverbs.