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What is the term used to describe the structure of using verbs followed by gerunds in English grammar?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the verb 'suggest' in a sentence?
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Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'delay' with a gerund?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'delay' with a gerund?
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What is the function of the verb 'imagine' in a sentence?
What is the function of the verb 'imagine' in a sentence?
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Which of the following verbs is often used to indicate a completed action?
Which of the following verbs is often used to indicate a completed action?
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What is the purpose of the verb 'admit' in a sentence?
What is the purpose of the verb 'admit' in a sentence?
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Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'consider' with a gerund?
Which of the following sentences is an example of using the verb 'consider' with a gerund?
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