Gerund Phrases Challenge

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Swimming is her favorite hobby.

• Running

• Eating

• Sleeping

• Swimming

What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence: He enjoys reading books before bed.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Predicate

• Adverbial phrase

Locate the gerund in this sentence: Running in the park is a great way to stay fit.

• Walking

• Swimming

• Running

• Eating

Explain the purpose of the gerund phrase in this sentence: I avoid eating junk food.

• The gerund phrase is used as an adverb modifying 'avoid'.

• The purpose of the gerund phrase is to act as the direct object of the verb 'avoid'.

• The gerund phrase functions as an adjective describing 'junk food'.

• The gerund phrase serves as the subject of the sentence.

Find the gerund in the sentence: Playing basketball is a fun activity.

• Run

• Eating

• Playing

• Jumping

In the sentence 'She loves dancing in the rain', what is the function of the gerund phrase?

• Adverb

• Prepositional phrase

• Direct object

• Subject

Point out the gerund in this sentence: Cooking dinner together is a bonding experience for the family.

• Dinner

• Cooking

• Bonding

• Experience

What role does the gerund phrase play in this sentence: They are considering renovating the house.

• It functions as the indirect object of the verb 'renovating'.

• It acts as an adverb modifying 'considering'.

• It serves as the subject of the sentence.

• It functions as the direct object of the verb 'considering'.

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Singing brings her joy.

• Singing

• Jumping

• Running

• Dancing

What is the purpose of the gerund phrase in this sentence: I appreciate you helping me with my homework.

• To serve as the subject of the sentence

• To function as an adverbial phrase

• To emphasize the verb 'appreciate'

• To act as the direct object of the verb 'appreciate'