Grammar

What is a gerund?

• a. A verb used as an adjective.

• b. A noun formed from a verb by adding "-ing."

• c. A verb in its infinitive form.

• d. A verb used to show past tense.

Which of the following best describes the function of a gerund in a sentence?

• a. It modifies a noun.

• b. It acts as a verb.

• c. It functions as a noun.

• d. It connects clauses.

In the sentence, "Swimming is good exercise," what part of speech is "swimming"?

• a. Verb

• b. Adjective

• c. Noun

• d. Adverb

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• a. To swim

• b. Swam

• c. Swimming

• d. Swims

What is the typical ending of a gerund?

• a. -ed

• b. -s

• c. -ing

• d. -ly

Gerunds can function as all of the following EXCEPT:

• a. Subject of a sentence

• b. Object of a verb

• c. Object of a preposition

• d. Modifier of a verb

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund correctly?

• a. To read books is fun.

• b. Read books is fun.

• c. Reading books is fun.

• d. Reads books is fun.

After which of the following words is a gerund often used?

• a. To

• b. Will

• c. Enjoy

• d. That

What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

• a. A gerund functions as a verb, while a present participle functions as a noun.

• b. A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as a verb or adjective.

• c. A gerund and a present participle are the same thing.

• d. A gerund is used in past tense, while a present participle is used in present tense.

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a gerund?

• a. Running is my favorite activity.

• b. She enjoys painting.

• c. They are running a race.

• d. He is good at cooking.