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Gerunds As SubjectSet 21

1Curling up and reading a book is an enjoyable way of spending a rainy day. What is the gerund or gerund phrase?

2Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence "Running marathons has become her passion."

3True or False: A non-finite clause can function as a subject in a sentence.

4A verb form that functions as a noun is called a .....

5In Alejandra's writing club, the hardest part is writing the first draft. Identify the gerund in the sentence.

6Determine the FUNCTION of the GERUND in the following sentence:Teaching is hard work.

7..... to assign him another employee would mean his team would have more capacity.

8A verbal phrase that always serves as a noun in a sentence.

9My new favorite pastime is watching Netflix after dinner on the weekends.

10..... enough experience in the filed will enable you to find a better job.

11Find the non-finite verb: "Running is his favourite exercise."

12Identify the gerund in the sentence:'Running every morning is good for your health.'

13A gerund is a verbal that functions as a noun and typically ends with which suffix?

14Gerunds always function as .....

15To build a gerund, we add "ing" to most verbs.

16It is important to study English = .....

17True or False:In a sentence, a gerund acts like a noun.

18The man ..... the office is the manager's father.

19Doing it the hard way is always easier.

20What is the gerund phrase?Coming from an English and Cuban background influenced the American poet William Carlos Williams.

21Determine the function of the gerund in the following sentence: Swimming is beneficial for you.

22READ THE SENTENCE AND IDENTIFY THE CORRECT GERUND CLAUSE.

23..... to spend any more money this month, Jim decided to avoid eating in the restaurant.

24The chef ..... the pizza in this restaurant is well-known in many dining establishments all over the country.Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

25..... new places helps you understand different cultures.

26If you want to emphasize the process or experience of an activity as the main focus of a sentence, which sentence structure that uses a gerund as the subject is the most appropriate?

27It is good for you to get up early. = .....

28The problem with ..... is (that) we don't have much time to practice.

29Producing well-known composers is the mark of a musical family.

30Wearing pink and red is a custom of Valentine's Day.

31..... to play a wide range of characters, Johnny Depp remains a familiar figure on our screen.

32Identify the Non-finite Verb.Are you reading?

33..... your friend's mom by her name is disrespectful.

34Last month, Kimber Technology and Ace Electronics agreed that ..... products together would benefit both companies alike.

35Complete the reply: What's your hobby?-It's ......

36..... presents is my favorite part of Christmas!

37Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence. The worst way to spend a Saturday afternoon is babysitting a pack of crying children.

38..... crops in the changing climate conditions, farmers are often faced with many challenges.

39Breaking her leg the last time she went, Laura decided not to go on the school trip

40Avoiding the main issue will not solve the problem.

41After ..... about the increase in the minimum wage, Brown, Inc. laid off 30 percent of its entire workforce.

42In the sentence "Swimming is fun," the gerund functions as:

43Identify the type of verbal phrase in the following sentence: 'Running through the park is my favorite activity.'

44Section 8: Mixed & Complex Categories-His running of the business is highly unorthodox.

45The first step in boosting Nagano's life span was a campaign to promote a healthier diet and lifestyle.

46What type of verbal phrase is green?Baking Christmas cookies is Buddy's favorite activity.

47Identify the gerund in the sentence (easy)Walking on the super glue will do nothing

48Jogging is a great form of exercise. What is the gerund?

49Learning to be well-mannered in various social settings takes place during this stage. Just as we decide what to wear to school or college each day, (7) ..... to be well-mannered is a conscious and mindful decision.

50Identify the verbal:One of Gambit's superpowers is possessing a hypnotic charm that he uses to influence pretty much anybody he wants.

51Identify the gerund in the sentence and determine the function of it.Jogging is a great form of exercise.

52Stealing from the store's cash register landed the boy in juvenile detention.

53Select the sentence that demonstrates a perfect gerund used as a subject.

54Spending time with his parents was one of Bruce Wayne's favorite activities. What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?

55Which verbal functions as a noun?

56Identify the gerund phraseBeing under a couch for 450 years was not fun!

57Creating the movie Citizen Kane was perhaps Orson Welles's greatest achievement.

58What is the gerund in this sentence?Flying can be a quick way to get to far away places.

59She was able to achieve what she had dreamed.

60Complete the sentences with gerund forms. /4 points/ (Drink) ..... too much Cola is bad for our health.

61..... on time shows respect for others.