Gerunds Quiz

What is a gerund?

• A verb that shows action in the past

• A verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun

• A verb used with "will" to show the future tense

• A noun that describes a place

Which of the following is a gerund?

• Running quickly

• Running (as a subject)

• Run fast

• Will run

Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming is my favorite activity."

• Swimming

• Favorite

• Activity

• Is

In the following sentence, what is the function of the gerund?

"I enjoy reading books in the evening."

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Verb

Which sentence contains a gerund?

• She will swim in the pool tomorrow.

• She loves swimming in the pool.

• They swam all day.

• Swim fast to win.

What is the gerund in the following sentence?

"Eating vegetables is good for your health."

• Eating

• Vegetables

• Good

• Health

What is the gerund in the following sentence?

"Eating vegetables is annoying to my little sister."

• Eating

• Vegetables

• Annoying

• Sister

In which sentence is the gerund acting as the subject?

• Jogging is a great way to stay fit.

• He is jogging down the street.

• She loves jogging every morning.

• They were jogging late at night.

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a gerund?

• Singing helps me relax.

• She sings beautifully.

• I enjoy cooking pasta.

• Reading improves your vocabulary.

What is the gerund phrase in the following sentence?

"Running a marathon requires endurance."

• Running a marathon

• Requires endurance

• A marathon

• Running