English-2
Grade-8
Easy
Question
When I am trying to save money, I hate buying.
Which word is the gerund in the above sentence?
- Am trying
- Buying
- To save
- Hate
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: Buying
"Buying" is acting as a gerund in the sentence.
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