Gerunds in English Grammar

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What is the term used to describe the structure of using verbs followed by gerunds in English grammar?

Verbal-noun combination

Verb-noun phrase combination

Gerund phrase (correct)

Gerund phrase structure

What is the function of gerunds in English sentences?

To convey different actions, attitudes, or intentions (correct)

To indicate possession

To form complex sentences

To show tense

Which of the following verbs is NOT typically followed by a gerund?

Enjoy

Try

Be (correct)

Need

What is the purpose of the verb 'suggest' in a sentence?

To provide an opinion or recommendation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'delay' with a gerund?

She delayed submitting the project until next week Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the verb 'imagine' in a sentence?

To show hypothetical situations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following verbs is often used to indicate a completed action?

Finish Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the verb 'admit' in a sentence?

To convey regret or acknowledgment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'consider' with a gerund?

They are considering moving to a new city Signup and view all the answers

Gerunds in English Grammar

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Questions and Answers

What is the term used to describe the structure of using verbs followed by gerunds in English grammar?

What is the function of gerunds in English sentences?

Which of the following verbs is NOT typically followed by a gerund?

What is the purpose of the verb 'suggest' in a sentence?

Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'delay' with a gerund?

What is the function of the verb 'imagine' in a sentence?

Which of the following verbs is often used to indicate a completed action?

What is the purpose of the verb 'admit' in a sentence?

Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'consider' with a gerund?

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