Question

Read the following sentences and underline the verbs. State whether each is a finite verb or a gerund.

1. Rowing is a good exercise.
2. He is rowing a boat.
3. Flying is an expensive hobby to pursue.
4. The salesman is selling a holiday package.
5.He is singing a devotional song.
6. Mother is serving noodles.
7. Hunting is banned by the government.
8.He was cycling up a slope.

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Answer 1

1. Rowing is a good exercise. (Gerund)

2. He is rowing a boat. (Gerund)

3. Flying is an expensive hobby to pursue. (Gerund)

4. The salesman is selling a holiday package. (Gerund)

5.He is singing a devotional song. (Gerund)

6. Mother is serving noodles. (Gerund)

7. Hunting is banned by the government. (Gerund)

8.He was cycling up a slope. (Gerund)

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Explanation: Because Gerund is a form of verb which ends with ing.

Answer 2

Answer:

1 rowing

2 rowing

3 flying

4 selling

5 singing

6 serving

7 hunting

8 cycling