Question
Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
Responses
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
The correct answer is:
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
its a one answer question
Apologies for the confusion. In that case, the correct answer is:
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
The sentence that includes a gerund is: "Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity."
Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures.
How is the gerund functioning?
(1 point)
Responses
It is the subject of the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It describes the action of the subject.
It describes the action of the subject.
It receives the action of the verb.
The gerund "Traveling" in the sentence "Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures" is functioning as the subject of the sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses
My family is impressed by my cooking.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
The sentence that includes a gerund is: "My family is impressed by my cooking."
Gerunds Quick Check
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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question
Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures.
How is the gerund functioning?
(1 point)
Responses
It is the subject of the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It describes the action of the subject.
It describes the action of the subject.
It receives the action of the verb.