Gerunds As SubjectSet 12

1..... a picture dictionary is a good way to learn new vocabulary.
2Swimming is one of the complete exercises. [Here 'swimming' is ..... ]
3Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.
4Scarlett is planning her summer vacation and says, "Traveling abroad can be expensive." What is the function of the gerund phrase in her sentence?
5Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION? In almost every American town, holding parades on the Fourth of July is a tradition.
6How about ..... Mary for dinner next weekend? (invite)
7..... through the forest is very dangerous.
8..... late for school is not acceptable.
9How is the gerund characterized?
10WHAT'S THE ADVINTAGE OF ..... YOUR OWN FOOD?
11Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Jogging is good for your health."
12Which sentence illustrates a verb-ing subject with internal object structure?
13Complete the sentence with the gerund that best fits as the subject: ..... is my favorite thing to do on a Saturday.
14True or Flase. Thing is a gerund.
15A gerund .....
16Now we must fight!
17Choose the correct word to complete this sentence with a gerund:' ..... helps improve concentration.'
18..... more fruits and vegetables is a healthy choice.
19IDENTIFY THE FUNCTION OF THE GERUND:What I love most is exploring the city.
20As the subject/object of a sentence
21..... the laws of our society is our civic duty.
22What is the best definition of a gerund?
23"(Escaping)from the hostile planet was their only option." Identify the verbal in the sentence.
24..... with people and managing teamwork well are important leadership skills.
25It occurred to me that my rushed manner of speeding through my chapter reading was not the most effective way to study for my history test.
26Experts think ..... human tissue with 3-D printers is a distant possibility.
27These are also called gerunds
28Anyone ..... (drive) over the speed limit will be stopped
29In the sentence below, what type of word is in blue?Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.
30Identify the gerund phrase: My dog's most annoying habit is hogging the middle of the bed.
31Verb= To Calculate, Noun= .....
32READ THE STATEMENT AND IDENTIFY WHETHER IT IS TRUE OR FALSE. A gerund clause is an action verb in-ing form.
33..... a foreign language requires a lot of practice.
34Identify the gerund in the following sentence: "Her passion is painting landscapes."
35Picking rotten apples from the floor is a great way to get stung by a wasp
36Locate the gerund and identify its noun use. Wrestling alligators seems both foolish and dangerous.
37Which of the following is a gerund phrase? A) Running in the park B) The cat ran fast C) She is running late
38..... the good news, my sister wanted to cry.
39Painting landscapes relaxes her.
40What is the function of the gerund in the sentence? My neighbor's occupation is farming.
41Taking a bath is a challenge during the cold season.
42Choose the gerund in this sentence: Eating strawberries without washing them might make you sick.
43What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Beating the drum is an easy way to get someone's attention.
44How does a Gerund form?
45Eating on the run is one of the most unhealthy habits.
46Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
47..... a marathon is difficult.
48Identify the gerund in the following sentence:Singing brings her joy.
49Identify the gerund(s):Frying chicken is really challenging-that's why I usually don't bother and go to Popeye's instead!
50..... fish is the most interesting part of fishing
51A gerund is a type of verbal formed with the present participle (ends in-ing such as moving) form of the verb.
52The ..... is the mystery that the Son of God took on human nature in order to save all people.
53EXERCISE 1:IDENTIFYING GERUND PHRASES. Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence. Caring for pets is a good way of earning money.
54My mom is Spanish, so ..... the language has been quite easy for me.
55Which verbal is the following: (Giving) your favorite teacher a Christmas present is so sweet.
56Choose the correct answer. Everyone says that ..... late is unusual for a German.
57Grammar. 60 seconds."The men were running to the other side of the shore."The gerund in this sentence is:
58Complete the sentence with the correct verb for a gerund subject: Running five miles every day ..... a lot of energy.
59Wearing red and blue on game day shows school spirit. What is the gerund?
60Swimming in your pool is always fun.
61Which sentence contains both a gerund and a passive voice verb?