Present Participles & Gerunds #englishgrammar #esl
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between a gerund and a present participle?
Both gerunds and present participles act as verb tenses.
Gerunds act as adjectives, while present participles act as nouns.
Gerunds act as nouns, while present participles act as verb tenses or adjectives.
Gerunds and present participles have different endings.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains a gerund?
The cat is sleeping on the mat.
Running is a good exercise.
The growing plant needs sunlight.
She was singing beautifully.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'Growing tomatoes is difficult,' what role does 'growing' play?
Adjective
Adverb
Verb tense
Noun
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a present participle?
We will take a break after studying.
Jackson was fishing all day.
Fishing is a relaxing hobby.
The whole family loves fishing.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'She is the CEO of a growing company,' what function does 'growing' serve?
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Verb tense
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