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Gerunds As SubjectSet 23

1..... to the gym regularly improves your fitness.

2In English grammar, what is a gerund?

3Select the letter of the term that identifies the use of the gerund phrase in each sentence.Flying an airplane always thrilled her.

4The planning of this vacation has taken many weeks.

5I don't know that ..... farm animals is one of the main causes of the greenhouse effect.

6These are words that end with-ing which function as a noun in a sentence.

7What is the gerund?His snoring keeps her awake.

8Juan and Emmy love traveling and exploring new places during their vacations. Identify the gerund in the sentence: Traveling and exploring new places excite them.

9What is the gerund in the following sentence? "Traveling broadens your perspective."

10What is the function of the gerund? Her hobbies, playing soccer and ice skating, are her top priority.

11David is preparing for his college classes and notices that writing essays is a necessary part of college. What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: Writing essays is a necessary part of college?

12Which sentence uses a gerund to express an activity you enjoy?

13D) going

14Speeding will get you a ticket?

15"Hiking and walking are excellent ways to discover the Park's 165 kilometers of trails." By themselves, words ending in "ing" are called .....

16Identify the gerund in the sentence: Swimming is more fun than jogging.

17A helicopter with smoke trailing behind landed safely. ..... was a relief for all onlookers.

18Which of the following is an example of a gerund phrase functioning as a predicate noun in a sentence?

19IDENTIFY THE CORRECT GERUND CLAUSE.

20In the following sentence, what is the gerund phrase?Pushing the handcart up to the man's house was tiring.

21Choose the example with the verbal noun: (1)

22What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence?Sleeping through the night is difficult for me.

23..... the dirt off your shoes before you ..... in.

24How is the gerund being used? Planning your time can be a useful skill in your life.

25Why is "collecting" a gerund in the sentence: "His hobby is collecting stamps"?

26Identify the gerunds:Eating piping hot cookies before cooling is causing swelling to my tongue.

27Non-finite clauses contain verbs that do not show tense.

28Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'Catching fish is fun'.

29..... video games is for young people

30A verb acting like a noun and ending in ING.

31What word in the following sentence is a gerund?Observing the penguins will be very entertaining.

32Eating ice cream on a windy day can be a messy experience if you have long, untamed hair.

33Choose the correct gerund to complete the sentence ..... is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.

34If the subject of the gerund is different from the subject of the main verb we add .....

35The following sentence contains an example of which term? Hunting the armadillos in the field is Brooke's favorite activity.

36In which of the following can a gerund be found?

37Identify the gerund in the sentence: Running a business is challenging.

38Conjugate the verb 'to read' with a gerund.

39Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Reading books quietly is my favorite pastime.

40What is the gerund phrase?Playing baseball is a popular pastime for monsters.

41Select the correct category for the sentence: Reading helps you improve your vocabulary.

42Cost is a major factor when ..... a partial or complete renovation.

43Identify the italicized phrase type of and function: Swimming alone is never a good idea.

44Arjun is talking to his friend about his hobbies. He says, "Swimming is my favorite sport." What is the function of the gerund in Arjun's sentence?

45Identify the gerund phrase: 'Her hobby is collecting stamps.'

46Playing with the baby is fun.

47Identify the gerund phrase: Learning a new language is taking longer than I expected.

48Which of these uses a gerund as a subject?

49Identify the gerund(s). Traveling comes second or third on my list of favorites.

50ASEAN Youth Dialogue: Embracing Cultural Diversity. Fill the blank with the best option.This year, we welcome students from all member nations to explore the rich cultural diversity of Southeast Asia. (2) ..... in such a diplomatic environment is vital for fostering strong bonds.

51What job is the gerund doing in this sentence? During rainy season, running in the halls can be extremely dangerous.

52Evaluate the sentence and identify the gerund phrase: "Her favorite hobby is painting landscapes."

53..... the problem over with another person might help you find a solution.

54How is the gerund used in this sentence?For most whales, singing is a part of echo location.

55Sometimes, "ing" words can be subjects too.

56Identify the gerund phrase:Selling food at reasonable prices is possible when schools work with local farmers.

57The following sentence contains a specific grammar point. Which is it? Studying English opens lots of opportunities

58What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Telling Jenna the truth was a mistake.

59Identify the function of the gerund: Josephine's bad habit is gritting her teeth.

60That's working out in broad outline the things that need to be done and the methods for doing them to accomplish the purpose set the enterprise.

61What is the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Her hobby is collecting stamps from around the world.'