Verbs ending in -ing Quiz

What are the two main functions of verbs ending in "-ing" in English?Choose the correct answer:

Gerunds and infinitives
Gerunds and present participles
Present participles and past participles
Infinitives and adjectives

2. As what do gerunds function in a sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Verbs
Adverbs
Nouns
Adjectives

3. What role can present participles play in a sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Subject
Object
Adjective
Preposition

4. Which sentence correctly uses a verb ending in "-ing" as a gerund?Choose the correct answer:

She is interesting in the book.
Reading helps you to improve your language.
He was running quickly.
They are laughing at the joke.

5. How are continuous tenses formed with "-ing" verbs?Choose the correct answer:

By adding "-ing" to the auxiliary verb "to have"
By adding "-ing" to the base verb after "to be"
By using "-ing" with modal verbs
By replacing the final "-e" of a verb with "-ing"

Which of the following verbs is less likely to be used in continuous tenses?Choose the correct answer:

Running
Reading
Knowing
Swimming

What is a common mistake when using "-ing" verbs?Choose the correct answer:

Using an "-ing" verb after a preposition
Confusing gerunds with present participles
Using "-ing" verbs as main verbs
All are correct uses

"Enjoying a good book is one of my favorite pastimes." What is "Enjoying" in this sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Present participle
Gerund
Adjective
Adverb

In which case is an "-ing" verb used as an adjective?Choose the correct answer:

The running water was cold.
I enjoy swimming.
She is thinking about moving.
We discussed leaving early.

How does the use of "-ing" verbs enhance English communication?Choose the correct answer:

By complicating sentences
By adding specificity to actions
By making sentences shorter
By increasing sentence length and complexity