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)?
A. rolling. exciting, receiving.
B. rolling.
C. learning, exciting.
D. learning, rolling, exciting, receiving.

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The correct answer is D. learning, rolling, exciting, receiving.

All four words (learning, rolling, exciting, receiving) in the context of the paragraph are gerunds or participles.