Gerunds Quiz 9 (60 MCQs)

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1. Exercise 1:Identifying Gerunds and Gerund PhrasesIdentify the Gerund or Gerund Phrase in the sentence.7. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
2. It is the beating of his hideous heart!
3. Identify the gerund in the sentence.We discussed moving to Florida.
4. Exercise 2:Identifying the Functions of Gerunds and Gerund PhrasesIdentify the function of the Gerund or Gerund Phrase in the sentence.19. I became ill after eating the spoiled meat.
5. The child practiced singing.
6. True or False:Gerunds can be used only as subjects in a sentence.
7. Identify the gerund phrase.We're going to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
8. True or False:In the sentence 'I love cooking, ' the word 'cooking' is a gerund.
9. In the sentence 'My main goal for this year is improving my grades, ' what is the function of the gerund phrase 'improving my grades'?
10. Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
11. "Making this film was a huge investment.""Making this film" is a gerund phrase that functions as the ..... in the sentence.
12. Aminah enjoys ..... nasi lemak.
13. She avoided telling him about her plans.
14. True or False:In the sentence "My mom is baking a cake, " the word "baking" is a gerund.
15. When my friends talk to my crush I get angry.
16. Which sentence uses a gerund to express an activity you enjoy?
17. Harry dislikes ..... food that isn't organic. He only shops at health food stores.
18. CHOOSE THE VERB IN GERUND
19. Exercise 1:Identifying Gerunds and Gerund PhrasesIdentify the Gerund or Gerund Phrase in the sentence.2. I just finished typing my term paper.
20. What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Can we go biking on the trail this afternoon?
21. She is worried about ..... sick, so she stays home all the time.
22. What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? I am fond of playing chess.
23. What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:For most birds, flying is a way to escape predators.
24. What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:They called my playing brilliant.
25. PASAR A GERUND:DRAW / BORING
26. Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.They discussed ..... (go) somewhere exotic on their vacation this year.
27. I can't stand when people leave the toilet without flushing.
28. I really hate when people drive like crazy.
29. "He received a beating from his father for failing the test.""beating from his father" is a gerund phrase that functions as the ..... in the sentence.
30. Identify the gerund phrase.The frowning artist was thinking of painting my house.
31. In which sentence is the word 'running' used as a gerund, not as part of a verb or as an adjective?
32. Select the gerund or gerund phrase.A number of wildlife websites feature a live camera stream from the Bifengxia Panda Base in Ya'an, China, so people all over the world can enjoy watching pandas in their natural habitat.
33. She's fond of cook italian food.
34. How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?Terri's idea of a fun Saturday afternoon includes riding her horse, Samson.
35. What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:Maria gives singing all of her attention.
36. -I can't stand driving in traffic.-
37. "Nobody likes doing the same thing over and over again.""doing the same thing over and over again" is the gerund phrase that functions as the ..... in the sentence.
38. Determine if the sentence that has gerund is used as a subject, subjective complement, object of the preposition, direct object or appositive."My diet, eating fruit and vegetables, was effective."
39. When my mother's boyfriend comes home it feels awkward.
40. Exercise 2:Identifying the Functions of Gerunds and Gerund PhrasesIdentify the function of the Gerund or Gerund Phrase in the sentence.17. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
41. Complete the sentence: ..... is not allowed in the library.
42. Curling up and reading a book is an enjoyable way of spending a rainy day. How is the gerund or gerund phrase functioning?
43. I enjoy biking more than any other sport.
44. True or False:A gerund is always used to describe a noun, like an adjective.
45. Identify the gerund in the following sentence:Creating art is hard work but also lots of fun.
46. ..... in the afternoon is not healthy at all.
47. $_{Which one is the infinitive phrase?}$Marissa refused to descend to the bottom of the cliff with the rest of the climbers.
48. "The audience commended the man for saving his girlfriend from the shootout.""saving his girlfriend from the shootout" is the gerund phrase that functions as the ..... in the sentence.
49. Determine if the sentence that has gerund is used as a subject, subjective complement, object of the preposition, direct object or appositive."His priority is attaining global peace."
50. How much time do you ..... magazines or newspapers?
51. Identify the function of the gerund.They called her playing brilliant.
52. "One of newborns' fundamental needs is being held close to their parents' chest.""being held close to their parents' chest" is a gerund phrase that functions as a ..... in the sentence.
53. Identify the gerund phrase:After the accident, Laura was afraid of driving her car.
54. Choose the sentence where the gerund is used as a direct object.
55. Is the bold word a verb or a gerund?The band is playing my favorite song!
56. Select the infinitive or infinitive phrase.Runners seeking to participate in the Boston Marathon must have completed a qualifying marathon within the previous year and a half.
57. In the sentence "My dog loves chasing squirrels, " which word is the gerund?
58. Kate was swimming yesterday
59. Which of these words, when used as the subject of a sentence, is a gerund?
60. Identify the gerund phrase.Ethan was narrowly avoiding driving off the cliff.