English Grammar Test English Grammar Gerund 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a gerund as the object of a preposition?

Accepted Answer

He is good at solving puzzles.

Answer

In 'good at solving puzzles,' 'solving' is a gerund functioning as the object of the preposition 'at.'

Question 2

In 'I look forward to meeting you,' what is 'meeting'?

Accepted Answer

A gerund

Answer

'Meeting' is a gerund serving as the object of the preposition 'to' in the phrasal verb 'look forward to.'

Question 3

Which verb is followed by a gerund, not an infinitive?

Accepted Answer

avoid

Answer

'Avoid' always takes a gerund as its object (e.g., 'avoid making mistakes'), not an infinitive.

Question 4

Identify the gerund phrase in: 'Running every morning keeps him healthy.'

Accepted Answer

Running every morning

Answer

'Running every morning' is the gerund phrase acting as the subject of the sentence.

Question 5

Which sentence contains an error in gerund usage?

Accepted Answer

They practice to speak Spanish.

Answer

'Practice' requires a gerund, so the correct form is 'practice speaking,' not 'practice to speak.'

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