Gerund Phrase Exercises

1. What is a Gerund Phrase?

A verb form ending in ""-ing"" that functions as a noun
A verb form ending in ""-ed"" that functions as a noun
A verb form ending in ""-ing"" that functions as a verb
A verb form ending in ""-ed"" that functions as a verb

2. In which sentence is the Gerund Phrase used as a subject?

She enjoys dancing in the rain.
Dancing in the rain is fun.
She is dancing in the rain.
The rain is dancing.

3. Identify the Gerund Phrase: "She likes reading books."

She
Likes
Reading books
Books

4. Which sentence does NOT contain a Gerund Phrase?

Walking in the park is peaceful.
She is walking to the store.
I enjoy reading novels.
Baking cookies can be fun.

5. Which is NOT a function of a Gerund Phrase in a sentence?

Subject
Direct object
Adjective
Object complement

6. Identify the mistake in using the Gerund Phrase: "She enjoys to read books."

Enjoys
To read
Books
No mistake

7. Which sentence contains a Gerund Phrase as a direct object?

Swimming is a good exercise.
She misses swimming in the ocean.
Running quickly, he reached the station.
The singing bird is beautiful.

8. What does a Gerund Phrase consist of?

Gerund plus any modifiers or complements
Only a gerund
Only modifiers
Only complements

9. Identify the Gerund Phrase: "I remember going to the beach as a child."

I remember
Going to the beach
As a child
To the beach

10. Which sentence contains a Gerund Phrase as an object complement?

She kept the window open.
She kept opening the window.
The window was kept open.
The window was kept opening.