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Identify how the following gerunds are used.
1. Dusting makes her sneeze.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
2. Paul's fingers were slipping from the edge.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
3. Hannah loves dancing and singing.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
4. Dad gave Aaron a book about fishing.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
5. Launching a new business takes time and money.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
6. George thought running for class president would be easy.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
7. Finding the lost puppy requires lots of help.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
8. The bubbles were floating to the top of the tank.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
9. The ball was rolling down the street.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
10. Caring for plants properly helps them live longer.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
11. Karen found rearranging her living room furniture quite tiresome.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
12. It is a good practice to wash your hands before eating.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. subject complement
d. object of a preposition
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Language Arts: Gerunds - Quiz
