English Grammar Test English Grammar Gerund 5

Question 1

Which pair of sentences has the same meaning?

Accepted Answer

'Try eating less' and 'try to eat less'

Answer

'Try eating less' and 'try to eat less' are nearly synonymous, both suggesting an attempt; unlike 'stop,' 'remember,' and 'forget,' 'try' shows minimal meaning shift between the two forms.

Question 2

Identify the gerund in: 'Her favorite activity is collecting vintage stamps.'

Accepted Answer

collecting

Answer

'Collecting' is a gerund acting as the subject complement, completing the meaning of the linking verb 'is.'

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund after 'there's no'?

Accepted Answer

There's no arguing about it.

Answer

The fixed expression 'there's no' is always followed by a gerund: 'there's no arguing about it.'

Question 4

In 'I don't mind your leaving early,' what is 'leaving'?

Accepted Answer

A gerund acting as the object of 'mind'

Answer

'Leaving' is a gerund functioning as the direct object of the verb 'mind,' with the possessive 'your' as its subject.

Question 5

Which sentence uses a gerund as an appositive?

Accepted Answer

My hobby, collecting coins, is rewarding.

Answer

In 'My hobby, collecting coins, is rewarding,' the gerund phrase 'collecting coins' is an appositive renaming 'hobby.'

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English Grammar Test English Grammar Gerund 5