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Gerund Quiz Practice Test

Boost your grammar through engaging gerund exercises

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 7
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Colorful paper art promoting the Gerund Guru Challenge, a fun English quiz for students.

What is a gerund?
An adjective modifying a verb.
A noun derived from a verb ending in -ing.
A simple past-tense verb.
A preposition used with nouns.
A gerund is a noun formed from a verb by adding -ing. It functions as a noun in a sentence, which allows it to serve as a subject, object, or complement.
Which of the following sentences contains a gerund?
The dog is barking loudly.
She is running fast.
Swimming is my favorite sport.
I enjoyed the show.
The sentence 'Swimming is my favorite sport.' uses 'swimming' as a noun, which is a gerund. The other sentences use -ing forms either as present participles or in other roles.
Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Jogging every morning is healthy.'
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healthy
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every
In the sentence, 'jogging' is the -ing form that functions as the subject, making it a gerund. The other words serve different grammatical roles and are not gerunds.
Which word is a gerund in the sentence: 'Her singing delighted the audience'?
delighted
her
singing
audience
The word 'singing' functions as a noun in this sentence, which makes it a gerund. The other words are either adjectives, verbs, or pronouns, and do not serve as gerunds.
In which function can a gerund appear in a sentence?
As a direct comparison.
As a linking verb.
As an adverb only.
As the subject of the sentence.
Gerunds can appear as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence, with being the subject a common role. They are not used as linking verbs or solely as adverbs.
How does a gerund differ from a present participle?
A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle acts as an adjective or part of a verb tense.
A gerund acts as a verb, present participle is a noun.
Both function identically as nouns.
Both serve as adjectives.
Gerunds function as nouns, and present participles generally serve as adjectives or help form continuous verb tenses. Understanding their role within a sentence helps distinguish between the two forms.
Which sentence uses a gerund as the object of a verb?
I am reading a book.
The running water is cold.
I enjoy reading.
Reading improves vocabulary.
In the sentence 'I enjoy reading,' the gerund 'reading' functions as the direct object of the verb 'enjoy.' The other sentences use -ing forms in different ways that do not serve as an object.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as a subject complement?
My favorite hobby is painting.
She loves painting.
Painting the house is tiring.
They are painting.
In 'My favorite hobby is painting,' the gerund 'painting' follows the linking verb 'is' and serves as a subject complement that describes the subject. The other options either use the gerund as the subject or object.
In which sentence does the -ing form NOT function as a gerund?
I like dancing.
The dancing couple attracted attention.
Dancing is enjoyable.
Dancing helps me relax.
In the sentence 'The dancing couple attracted attention,' 'dancing' functions as a present participle modifying 'couple,' not as a gerund. The other sentences use the -ing form as a noun (gerund) within their structure.
Which word is incorrectly identified as a gerund in its sentence?
'Jumping' in 'The jumping kangaroo is fast.'
'Singing' in 'Singing soothes the soul.'
'Eating' in 'Eating vegetables is healthy.'
'Running' in 'Running is fun.'
In 'The jumping kangaroo is fast,' 'jumping' is used as an adjective (a present participle) modifying 'kangaroo,' not as a noun. In contrast, the other examples correctly employ the -ing form as a gerund.
Select the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a gerund following a preposition.
She is interested learning new languages.
She is interested in learning new languages.
She is interested for learning new languages.
She is interested in to learn new languages.
After a preposition like 'in,' a gerund should follow; 'in learning new languages' is grammatically correct. The other options misuse the structure by either inserting an infinitive or omitting the required preposition.
Which sentence correctly employs a gerund phrase?
Baking he made, cookies for the party.
Baking for the party, cookies made him happy.
Baking, he made cookies for the party.
Baking cookies for the party made him happy.
The sentence 'Baking cookies for the party made him happy.' contains a clear gerund phrase functioning as the subject of the sentence. The other options either misplace the phrase or create ambiguity in the sentence structure.
Consider the sentence: 'Practicing daily improves skills.' Identify the gerund usage.
'Practicing' is a past participle.
'Practicing' functions as a gerund that acts as the subject.
'Practicing' functions as a present participle modifying 'daily.'
'Practicing' is an infinitive.
In the sentence, 'practicing' is used as a noun serving as the subject, which is the hallmark of a gerund. The other options incorrectly attribute different functions or forms to the -ing word.
Which sentence demonstrates both a gerund and a present participle in one sentence?
He is eating popcorn.
The running track is new.
I enjoy watching films while eating popcorn.
Watching films is fun.
In 'I enjoy watching films while eating popcorn,' 'watching' functions as a gerund acting as the object of 'enjoy,' and 'eating' serves as a present participle describing the simultaneous action. The other sentences demonstrate only one -ing form in a single role.
Which sentence contains an error in gerund usage?
He enjoys hiking on weekends.
She admitted stealing the money.
I look forward to meeting you.
They decided appreciating art is important.
In sentence C, the verb 'decided' should be followed by an infinitive form rather than a gerund. The other sentences correctly apply gerund usage in their respective grammatical contexts.
How can context determine whether an -ing form functions as a gerund or a present participle?
By replacing it with an infinitive.
By analyzing its role in the sentence - whether it acts as a noun or describes a noun.
By checking if it ends with -ed or -ing.
By identifying the subject of the sentence alone.
The function of an -ing form is determined by its role in the sentence. If it acts as a noun, it is a gerund; if it is describing or modifying another word, it is a present participle.
Transforming an infinitive into a gerund can change the nuance of a sentence. Which pair best illustrates this transformation while maintaining proper meaning?
I like to swim daily. / I like swim daily.
To run every morning is to fail. / Running every morning is to fail.
She decided to sleep early. / She decided sleeping early.
To run every morning energizes me. / Running every morning energizes me.
Option A shows that replacing the infinitive 'to run' with the gerund 'running' produces a natural and grammatically correct sentence with a similar meaning. The other pairs either result in ungrammatical constructions or alter the intended nuance.
In advanced sentence constructions, how might a gerund phrase include additional modifiers to enhance meaning?
By replacing the gerund with the infinitive form.
By adding only adverbs directly after the gerund.
By incorporating objects, complements, and descriptive phrases within the gerund phrase.
By isolating the gerund without any modifiers.
A gerund phrase can be expanded to include objects, complements, and modifiers to provide clearer context and detail. This enhanced structure allows for more precise expression within a sentence.
Which sentence demonstrates a gerund used in an abstract context?
Learning from mistakes is a lifelong process.
She is learning French.
Learning in the classroom occurs daily.
The learning curve was steep.
In option A, 'learning from mistakes' refers to an abstract concept serving as the subject of the sentence. The other sentences either focus on concrete actions or specific situations rather than an abstract idea.
When correcting sentence errors, how would you revise: 'They are interested in to learn languages'?
They are interested learning languages.
They are interested in learning languages.
They are interested to learn languages.
They are interest in learning languages.
The preposition 'in' should be followed by a gerund, so 'learning languages' is the correct form. The other revisions either misuse the infinitive or incorrectly alter the sentence structure.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the definition and function of gerunds.
  2. Identify gerunds within varied sentence structures.
  3. Differentiate gerunds from similar verb forms.
  4. Apply rules to correctly use gerunds in context.

Gerund Quiz - Practice & Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Gerunds as Nouns - Gerunds are verbs that slip into a noun disguise by ending in -ing, turning actions like "run" into "running." They can serve as subjects, objects, or complements, letting activities take center stage in your sentences. Purdue OWL: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
  2. Gerunds as Direct Objects - When you see a verb loving to follow another verb like "enjoy," that -ing form is acting as a direct object. In "I enjoy reading," "reading" receives the action, showing what brings you joy! Purdue OWL: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
  3. Gerunds after Prepositions - Prepositions are gerund magnets - always latch on to the -ing form. For example, "She is good at painting," never "good at paint," giving your sentences a polished finish. Purdue OWL: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
  4. Verbs that Crave Gerunds - Some verbs have a serious crush on gerunds, like "admit," "avoid," "consider," "enjoy," and "suggest." Say "He avoided answering the question" to see how smoothly they slide in. MyEnglishPages: Gerund & Infinitive Lesson
  5. Gerund Phrases - Gerunds can bring friends - modifiers and objects - forming phrases like "Swimming in the ocean is exhilarating." Here, "swimming in the ocean" waves its way through as the subject. Purdue OWL: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
  6. Spelling Tricks - When forming gerunds, watch out for sneaky spelling changes: drop the "e" in "take" to get "taking," but double the "n" in "run" to make "running." These tweaks keep pronunciation smooth and your writing on point. Widiopranoto: English Gerunds
  7. Gerunds vs. Infinitives - Gerunds and infinitives can be twins, but they often tell different tales. Compare "I stopped smoking" (I quit!) with "I stopped to smoke" (I paused something else to light up). EF Teacher Blog: Gerunds & Infinitives
  8. No "to" after Prepositions - Never confuse young learners by pairing "to" with a preposition - always a gerund. Say "She is interested in learning Spanish," not "interested in to learn." EF Teacher Blog: Gerunds & Infinitives
  9. General Activities - Gerunds shine when talking about activities in general, like "Jogging is a good exercise," turning the act of jogging into a concept anyone can enjoy or discuss. Purdue OWL: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
  10. Master Through Practice - The secret to gerund mastery is to fish them out in sentences and rewrite non-gerund sentences to include -ing forms. The more you play, the more natural they become! SchoolTube: Mastering English Gerunds
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