Gerunds

Which word is the verb in this sentence?

She is happy about being off work on Thursday.

• happy

• is

• being

• work

Which word is the gerund?

She is happy about being off work on Thursday.

• happy

• is

• being

• work

What is the gerund functioning as?

She is happy about being off work on Thursday.

• subject

• direct object

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

Which word is the verb in the sentence below?

Studying for the test made Sam go to bed early.

• made

• early

• studying

• test

Which word is the gerund in the sentence below?

Studying for the test made Sam go to bed early.

• made

• early

• studying

• test

What function is the gerund performing in the sentence below?

Studying for the test made Sam go to bed early.

• subject

• direct object

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

What function is the gerund performing in the sentence below?

Lydia's favorite sport is cross-country skiing.

• subject

• direct object

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

What function is the gerund performing in the sentence below?

You should avoid asking questions that are too personal.

• subject

• direct object

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

What function is the gerund performing in the sentence below?

Once they watched it on Dancing with the Stars, Steve and Dana gave learning the Mambo a chance.

• indirect object

• direct object

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

What is the gerund functioning as?

As it turns out, Rachel's leaving was the best thing that happened at that party.

• subject

• object complement

• object of the possessive

• object of the preposition