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.
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.