Asked by ben hen

Question
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)?

(1 point)
Responses

learning, exciting
learning, exciting - no response given

rolling, exciting, receiving
rolling, exciting, receiving - incorrect

learning, rolling, exciting, receiving
learning, rolling, exciting, receiving - no response given

rolling

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answer: rolling

Explanation: In "Rolling a ball across the floor is an exciting activity…," Rolling is a gerund — an -ing verb form functioning as the subject (a noun). "Learning" and "receiving" are part of verb phrases (progressive tenses), and "exciting" is an adjective.