What is a gerund?
Gerunds

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
A type of adjective that describes a noun.
A noun that describes an action or state.
A verb that has been conjugated to show tense.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'
enjoy
books
reading
I
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'
Running
Swimming
Jumping
Dancing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.
A gerund is always used in the past tense, while a present participle is used in the present tense.
A gerund can only be used at the beginning of a sentence, while a present participle can be used anywhere.
A gerund and a present participle are interchangeable in all contexts.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What role do gerunds play in a sentence?
They act like verbs.
They act like adjectives.
They act like nouns.
They act like adverbs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Cooking takes a lot of time.'
Cooking
Baking
Eating
Running
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Can gerunds be used as the subject of a sentence?
Yes, gerunds can be used as the subject.
No, gerunds cannot be used as the subject.
Only nouns can be used as the subject.
Gerunds can only be used as objects in a sentence.
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