Identify and write the gerunds in the paragraph below.

Question

mowing lawns has always been a popular choice with teens looking for part time jobs that get them outdoors. mowing lawns and meeting neighbors might not seem an ideal way to spend an afternoon, but lawnmowers get to work in the sunshine and meet new people regularly. the work can be really graifying.

Answer 1

The gerunds in the paragraph are:

1. mowing (from "mowing lawns")
2. looking (from "teens looking for part time jobs")
3. mowing (from "mowing lawns and meeting neighbors")
4. meeting (from "mowing lawns and meeting neighbors")
5. spending (from "spend an afternoon")
6. working (from "get to work in the sunshine")
7. meeting (from "meet new people regularly")

So, the gerunds are "mowing," "looking," "meeting," "spending," "working," and "meeting."