English-2
Grade-8
Easy
Question
What is the definition of a gerund phrase?
- The phrase starting with a verb and adding -ing.
- A verbal phrase ending with in -int -en -ed -t.
- Adding any compliments and modifiers.
- None of the above.
Hint:
A gerund is a non-finite verb ending in -ing (root verb + ing) acting as a noun which is the subject or object of the sentence.
The correct answer is: The phrase starting with a verb and adding -ing.
Gerund phrase is "the phrase starting with a verb and adding -ing".
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