Exploring the Unique Role of Gerunds in English

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a noun?

• Person

• Running

• Place

• Emotion

What is the term for a verb that has been turned into a noun by adding 'ing'?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

Which of the following hobbies is an example of a gerund?

• Pottery

• Reading

• Dogs

• Pizza

How do gerunds function in a sentence?

• As nouns

• As adjectives

• As adverbs

• As verbs

In the sentence 'Rock climbing requires strength,' what role does 'rock climbing' play?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Subject

• Object

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as a direct object?

• She enjoys to swim.

• She enjoys swimming.

• She enjoys to swimming.

• She enjoys swim.

What is a gerund phrase?

• A verb phrase acting as a noun

• A noun phrase acting as a verb

• A noun phrase acting as an adverb

• A verb phrase acting as an adjective

Which of the following can modify a gerund?

• Adverbs

• Adjectives

• Prepositions

• Conjunctions

Which of the following is an example of a gerund phrase?

• To run quickly

• Quickly running

• Run quickly

• Running quickly

What makes gerunds special compared to other parts of speech?

• They act as both nouns and adjectives

• They act as both adjectives and adverbs

• They act as both verbs and adverbs

• They act as both verbs and nouns