Identify and Use Gerunds

Subject: English Grammar

Level: Beginner

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Instructions:

Please read the following questions carefully and answer them by choosing the most appropriate answer.

Hint: A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun, allowing it to act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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Q1.

My friends like __________ tennis.

1. play
2. playing

Q2.

Peter loves __________ his rewards with his sisters.

1. share
2. sharing

Q3.

We are considering __________ to the beach this weekend.

1. went
2. go
3. going

Q4.

The team is excited about __________ in the upcoming tournament.

1. competing
2. competed
3. compete

Q5.

He suggested __________ a movie together.

1. watching
2. watch
3. watched

Q6.

He hates _________ late in the evening.

1. work
2. working

Q7.

My favourite hobby is ____________ .

1. cook
2. cooking

Q8.

__________ with his mother made matters worse for John.

1. Arguing
2. Argue

Q9.

Lilly gave ___________ a try.

1. knit
2. knitting

Q10.

The children are afraid of __________ in the deep pool.

1. swim
2. swam
3. swimming

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