English Grammar Gerund Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a gerund as the object of a preposition?
Answer: He is good at solving puzzles.
In 'good at solving puzzles,' 'solving' is a gerund functioning as the object of the preposition 'at.'
In 'I look forward to meeting you,' what is 'meeting'?
Answer: A gerund
'Meeting' is a gerund serving as the object of the preposition 'to' in the phrasal verb 'look forward to.'
Which verb is followed by a gerund, not an infinitive?
Answer: avoid
'Avoid' always takes a gerund as its object (e.g., 'avoid making mistakes'), not an infinitive.
Identify the gerund phrase in: 'Running every morning keeps him healthy.'
Answer: Running every morning
'Running every morning' is the gerund phrase acting as the subject of the sentence.
Which sentence contains an error in gerund usage?
Answer: They practice to speak Spanish.
'Practice' requires a gerund, so the correct form is 'practice speaking,' not 'practice to speak.'
What is the function of 'swimming' in: 'Swimming is her favorite hobby'?
Answer: Subject
'Swimming' acts as the subject of the sentence, a classic gerund function.
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive before a gerund?
Answer: I appreciate your helping me.
In formal grammar, a possessive adjective ('your') should precede a gerund ('helping').