[ Functions of Gerunds ]
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Swimming is my favorite sport.
A. Subject
B. Direct Object
C. Predicate noun
D. object of a preposition
Select your answer:
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Modals and Past Modals › ViewJoe practices aikido every day, which is why he _____ win the competition last month.
A. can
B. can’t
C. could
D. couldn’t
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How is the central idea different from the theme?
A. Central idea is a lesson; theme is the topic.
B. Central idea is the story’s overall controlling point; theme is the lesson to be learned.
C. Central idea and theme are the same.
D. Central idea is for fiction; theme is for nonfiction.