Gerunds and Present Perfect Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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"?

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

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a gerund as a subject?

<p>Skiing down the mountain is exhilarating. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>requires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences includes a gerund functioning as the object of a preposition?

<p>I enjoy swimming in the pool. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a negative gerund?

<p>Not studying is a terrible idea. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Gerund as Subject

A gerund acts as a noun; it can be a subject with a singular verb.

Negative Gerund

To make a gerund negative, place 'not' before it.

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 with superlatives shows an action completed at some point in the past.

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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

Gerunds are formed by adding '-ing' to verbs, turning them into nouns.

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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

When using a gerund phrase, it takes a singular verb because the phrase is treated as one unit.

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Study Notes

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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