English Grammar Revision

When we add -ing to a verb and it functions as a noun, it is called a Gerund.

• True

• False

Choose the answer that correctly describes the capitalized word in the following sentence: CHEATING never gets you anywhere.

• present participle

• past participle

• gerund

• finite verb

Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.

• article

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above

They were presented with the menu; choosing was difficult.

• infinitive

• past participle

• present participle

• gerund

What is the gerund in the following sentence?

During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.

• during

• to like

• singing

Peter finished writing a report last night.

• Participle

• Gerund

A participle is derived from a verb but functions as an adjective.

• True

• False

The exhausted children napped on the floor.

• Participle

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above

A broken heart will mend over time.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

He had a frightening experience last night.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive