Exploring Gerunds in Verbals

What are the three types of verbals?

• Pronouns, gerunds, participles

• Adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions

• Gerunds, participles, infinitives

• Nouns, verbs, adjectives

What is a verbal?

• A verb that directly follows a preposition

• A verb that requires an object to complete its meaning

• A verb form that functions in a sentence as a noun, adjective, or adverb

• A noun that is derived from a verb

How is a gerund formed from a verb?

• By adding 'ing' to the base form

• By adding 's' to the base form

• By adding 'ed' to the base form

• By adding 'to' before the base form

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• Runs

• To run

• Running

• Ran

In which role can a gerund NOT function in a sentence?

• As a conjunction

• As a direct object

• As a subject

• As a predicate noun

Which of the following is NOT a function of a gerund?

• Subject

• Conjunction

• Object of the preposition

• Predicate noun

How can gerunds be used in sentences?

• Only as subjects

• Only as direct objects

• In various roles, including subjects, direct objects, and objects of prepositions

• Exclusively as predicate nouns

What role does the gerund 'eating' play in the sentence 'Eating is fun'?

• Direct object

• Subject

• Object of the preposition

• Predicate noun

Which of the following sentences uses a gerund as an indirect object?

• He gave running a chance.

• Running is his hobby.

• Running quickly is important.

• He enjoys running.

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund as an object of the preposition?

• He is interested in learning.

• Learning is fun.

• He learns quickly.

• Learning, he improved his skills.