Grammar Quiz

Functions of Gerunds Quiz

English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Functions of Gerunds

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What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? George likes photographing birds.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


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


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Telling Jenna the truth was a mistake.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Writing essays is a necessary part of college.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? The athlete’s goal was winning first place.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Carol’s problem is caring too much what people think about her.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Will you help me with carrying these boxes upstairs?

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? My family is accustomed to eating a small dinner.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? We started working on the project yesterday.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? I look forward to sleeping in on Saturday.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? You can get better by practicing every day.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? We’re excited about visiting Hawaii.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? I am fond of playing chess.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? Jogging for thirty minutes a day can help you lose weight.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? His most important achievement was winning the science fair.

A. Subject

B. Direct Object

C. Predicate noun

D. object of a preposition


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