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Gerunds and Present Perfect Assessment

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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a gerund as a subject with a singular verb?

Running in the park are good for your health

Reading books and writing stories keeps me entertained

Playing video games helps improve hand-eye coordination (correct)

Swimming in the ocean make me happy

How is a gerund made negative in the sentence 'Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight'?

By adding 'no' before the gerund

By using 'never' after the gerund

By adding 'doesn’t' before the gerund

By placing 'not' before the gerund (correct)

Which sentence shows the correct use of present perfect with a superlative?

That was the best game they had played last year

She is the smartest student that is in our class

This is the fastest runner I see in the competition

This is the most challenging test I've taken this semester (correct)

What is grammatically incorrect about this sentence: 'Watching movies and eating popcorn are my favorite activities'?

<p>The verb 'are' should be 'is' because the gerund phrase is singular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should this sentence be completed with the correct verb form: 'Getting in shape ___ dedication'?

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Gerunds and Present Perfect Assessment

Gerunds as Subjects: A gerund, a verb acting as a noun, can function as a subject of a sentence requiring a singular verb
Negative Gerunds: To negate a gerund, place "not" before it
Present Perfect with Superlative: Use "the most" or "the best" with the present perfect tense
Combining Gerunds: Watch for singular verbs when using gerunds together to form phrases or clauses.
Sentence Completion: Verbs must align correctly with gerund phrases for proper sentence structure

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Test your understanding of gerunds and the present perfect tense with this assessment. Learn to use gerunds correctly as subjects, negatives, and in combination with superlatives. This quiz will help solidify your grasp of these essential grammatical concepts.