Question

Which sentences contain a gerund? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

B). With all the walking, you must be tired.

E). Watching television is my favorite way to relax.

F). Yawning can be contagious.

Explanation:

A gerund is illustrated as the 'ing' form of the verb that is acting as a noun in the sentence. These are often confused with present participles but the basic distinction is that gerunds function as a noun in the sentence while participles play the role of modifiers.

In the given question, the sentences that contain a gerund would be options B, E, and F as they include the 'ing' form of the verbs 'waking', 'watching', and 'yawning' which are functioning as a noun in their sentences. While in option A, 'slithering' is acting like an adjective and options C and D do not include an 'ing' form of the verb. Therefore, this makes us conclude options A, E, and F as answers.

Answer 2

The sentences that have gerund are first, second, fifth and sixth sentence. The gerund has the same form as a present participle, but the gerund always has the same function as a noun with different uses.

In the first sentence (Slithering snakes are common on the trail.) gerund is “slithering” and is used in compound noun.

In the second sentence (With all the walking, you must be tired.) the gerund “walking” is used as a subject.

In the fifth sentence (Watching television is my favorite way to relax.) the gerund “watching” is used as subject.

In the fifth sentence (Yawning can be contagious.) the gerund “yawning” is used as the subject.