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Gerund Vs Present Participle Distinction TestSet 5

1Choose the gerund/participle form of:beber
2What is the gerund form of "run"?
3It is the beating of his hideous heart!
4I 've considered ..... violin lessons for a long time.
5To get such an offer must be tempting.
6As you walk through the trees you will see a beam of light passing through the branches.
7Once I ..... my last year of school, I'm taking a long vacation, that's for sure!
8I recommend ..... ten minutes earlier each day.
9..... that Helen has to pick her kids up in the afternoon, the early shift would be better for her.
10After verbs like:delay, consider, dislike, enjoy, finish, imagine, (not) mind, recommend
11Finding the door open I went inside.
12What is the correct GERUND form of COMER:
13Did you remember ..... you sister a card? It's her birthday today.
14Walking is good exercise.
15CRAWLING IS THE HARDEST EXERCISE I HAD TO DO IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS.
16Choose the proper option (infinitive / gerund): The landlord said that he regretted ..... us that he would have to increase our rent.
17I just leave voicemails in case of emergencies. I'd rather texting.
18Section 8: Mixed & Complex Categories-The upcoming deadline is causing a lot of stress.
19..... into the room, he was surprised to see Julia ..... at the table.
20We had to PUT OFF the meeting.
21Eating too much junk food is unhealthy.
22A ..... is a verbal-a verb form that is used as another part of speech-ending in-ing that functions as a noun.
23Gerund / infinitive: A: They stopped ..... (buy) some emergency supplies. B: They stopped ..... (work) and ran out.
24The TV doesn't work, but he's going to try ..... it.
25She resented ..... to make tea for everyone at the meeting.
26What is the gerund form of "sit"?
27I know swimming
28I don't remember ..... a meeting with Juan.
29Doing homework
30Circle the odd one out.A. teaching B. climbing C. gardening D. horse-riding
31What can a verbal be when it functions as a noun?
32That man admitted taking the bicycle.
33Tourists ..... the city should respect local rules.
34My watch keeps ..... A. stop B. to stop C. stopping D. stopped
35Gerund or participle?The honking of the car horn awoke him from his nap.
36Does this sentence contain a gerund phrase?The damaged plane landed poorly, skidding left and right with sparks flying everywhere.
37Select the sentence where the verbal is NOT a gerund.
38Sitting up straight was a problem for Thi, so she decided to practice every day.What is the gerund phrase in the sentence?
39I don't mind ..... to the beach this weekend if you prefer ..... a cooking class instead.
40They love doing Math.
41I am quite keen on my father's valuable stamp .....
42True or False:The word 'running' is used as a gerund in this sentence:'The running water overflowed the sink.'
43Our friend, Sophie, was doing yoga to remain calm while Mrs. Dana entered the room dancing to "The Monster Mash." The word in blue is a gerund .....
44By playing the message backwards, you will understand the code.
45What type of verbal is the red word? Hitting the ball is important for scoring home runs.
46You will be ..... this computer when I will come.
47What is a common mistake that occurs with parallel structure?
48Running in the park is my favorite activity.
49Verbals:
50Bridget loathes peanut butter. She:
51Decide if the v-ing is a gerund:I was shopping with my friends the other day.
52In the sentence "The runner, rounding the last turn, began to sprint," rounding is a gerund.
53After verbs like:admit, avoid, consider, involve, risk, suggest, (not) mind, practice, quit
54My husband doesn't mind ..... (wash) up, but he hates ..... (iron).
55I remembered (stop) ..... the mail, but I don't remember (stop) ..... the paper.
56Differentiate between participial and gerund phrases in the sentence:'He enjoys swimming in the ocean.'
57Which of the following is in itself a non-finite verbal form?
58Cleaning experts agree that vacuuming the floors is a task best left till last.
59Gerund / infinitive (difference in meaning): A: Don't forget ..... (stand) under a doorframe during an earthquake. B: I'll never forget ..... (read) about the firefighter.
60Choose the phrase that needs correcting.She (A)is very (B)cared, so she always (C)helps her mother (D)do the housework.
61Cycling in morning is good for health ..... In this sentence the verb 'cycling' is:(a)