Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Molly's new puppy is learning how to play fetch. Rolling a ball across the floor is an exciting activity for the puppy. He runs after the ball because he will be receiving a treat if he returns the ball to his owner.

Which of the following shows the gerund(s)?

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Responses

rolling
rolling

learning, exciting
learning, exciting

rolling, exciting, receiving
rolling, exciting, receiving

learning, rolling, exciting, receiving

1 answer

The correct response is "rolling, exciting, receiving."

In this context, "rolling," "exciting," and "receiving" are all gerunds functioning as nouns in the sentences.