Which of the following is true about a gerund?

Question

A.
It is an adjective that takes on a verb form

B.
It is a verb form functioning as a noun

C.
It is a verb just being a verb

which option is correct?

Answer 1

B. It is a verb form functioning as a noun

Answer 2

What else is true about a gerund?

A.
They always end in -ed

B.
They are always presented in the past tense

C.
They always end in -ing

Answer 3

C. They always end in -ing

Answer 4

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Climbing quickly became one of my favorite activities.

A.
Climbing

B.
my

C.
quickly

D.
favorite

Answer 5

A. Climbing

Answer 6

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: My gym teacher taught us dancing.

A.
Gym

B.
Teacher

C.
Taught

D.
Dancing

Answer 7

D. Dancing

Answer 8

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Swimming is my favorite way to spend time.

A.
Swimming

B.
favorite

C.
spend

D.
time

Answer 9

A. Swimming