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Which sentence shows the correct use of a gerund as a subject with a singular verb?
Which sentence shows the correct use of a gerund as a subject with a singular verb?
- Playing video games helps improve hand-eye coordination (correct)
- Reading books and writing stories keeps me entertained
- Running in the park are good for your health
- Swimming in the ocean make me happy
In the sentence "Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight," how is the gerund made negative?
In the sentence "Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight," how is the gerund made negative?
- By adding "no" before the gerund
- By placing "not" before the gerund (correct)
- By adding "doesn't" before the gerund
- By using "never" after the gerund
Which sentence shows the correct use of the present perfect with a superlative?
Which sentence shows the correct use of the present perfect with a superlative?
- That was the best game they had played last year
- This is the fastest runner I see in the competition
- This is the most challenging test I've taken this semester (correct)
- She is the smartest student that is in our class
What is grammatically incorrect about this sentence: "Watching movies and eating popcorn are my favorite activities"?
What is grammatically incorrect about this sentence: "Watching movies and eating popcorn are my favorite activities"?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a gerund as a subject?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a gerund as a subject?
How should this sentence be completed with the correct verb form: "Getting in shape ______ dedication"?
How should this sentence be completed with the correct verb form: "Getting in shape ______ dedication"?
Which of the following sentences includes a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition?
Which of the following sentences includes a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition?
Which sentence correctly uses a negative gerund?
Which sentence correctly uses a negative gerund?
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Gerund as Subject
Gerund as Subject
A gerund acts as a noun; it can be a subject with a singular verb.
Negative Gerund
Negative Gerund
To make a gerund negative, place 'not' before it.
Correct Gerund Use
Correct Gerund Use
The sentence 'Playing video games helps...' uses the gerund correctly as a subject with a singular verb.
Present Perfect Superlative
Present Perfect Superlative
Present perfect with superlatives shows an action completed at some point in the past.
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Grammatical Error in Gerund Phrase
Grammatical Error in Gerund Phrase
In 'Watching movies and eating popcorn are...', the verb should be singular because the phrase acts as one subject.
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Gerund Formation
Gerund Formation
Gerunds are formed by adding '-ing' to verbs, turning them into nouns.
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Present Perfect Example
Present Perfect Example
An example of present perfect is 'This is the most challenging test I've taken.'
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Subject-Verb Agreement with Gerunds
Subject-Verb Agreement with Gerunds
When using a gerund phrase, it takes a singular verb because the phrase is treated as one unit.
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Gerunds and Present Perfect
- Correct Gerund Use: "Playing video games" is a gerund acting as the subject of the sentence, requiring a singular verb. "Playing" is a gerund.
- Negative Gerunds: To negate a gerund, use "not" before it, like in "Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight".
- Present Perfect Superlative: "This is the most challenging test I've taken this semester" correctly uses the present perfect with a superlative.
- Gerund Phrase and Verbs: A gerund phrase, as a subject, must take a singular verb. "Watching movies and eating popcorn are my favorite activities" uses a plural verb" (are) for singular action ("watching..."and "eating..."). This is incorrect; the correct verb form is "is".
- Completing Sentences with Gerunds: The correct way to complete "Getting in shape requires dedication" is "requires".
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