English Grammar Test English Grammar Gerund 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses a gerund as a subject complement (predicate nominative)?

Accepted Answer

Her passion is painting.

Answer

In 'Her passion is painting,' the gerund 'painting' follows the linking verb 'is' as a subject complement.

Question 2

Choose the correct completion: 'He insisted on _____ the bill himself.'

Accepted Answer

paying

Answer

After 'on' (a preposition), a gerund is required, so 'paying' is correct.

Question 3

A gerund differs from a present participle in that a gerund ___.

Accepted Answer

functions as a noun

Answer

A gerund functions as a noun (subject, object, etc.), while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a progressive verb.

Question 4

In 'The thought of flying scares him,' 'flying' is a ___.

Accepted Answer

gerund as object of the preposition 'of'

Answer

'Flying' follows the preposition 'of,' making it a gerund functioning as the object of that preposition.

Question 5

Which verb does NOT require a gerund after it?

Accepted Answer

promise

Answer

'Promise' takes an infinitive (e.g., 'promise to call'), while enjoy, finish, and suggest all take gerunds.

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