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The document provides an overview of gerunds and participles, defining gerunds as the -ing form of verbs that function as nouns and participles as verb forms that act as adjectives. It includes examples, uses, and differences between the two forms, along with sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to test understanding. Each MCQ is accompanied by the correct answer and its source.

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The document provides an overview of gerunds and participles, defining gerunds as the -ing form of verbs that function as nouns and participles as verb forms that act as adjectives. It includes examples, uses, and differences between the two forms, along with sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to test understanding. Each MCQ is accompanied by the correct answer and its source.

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Gerunds and Participles - Notes and MCQs with Sources

Gerunds and Participles

1. Gerund:

A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun.

Examples:

- Swimming is my favorite hobby. (Subject)

- I enjoy reading. (Object)

Forming Gerunds:

- play -> playing, read -> reading

- make -> making, drive -> driving

- run -> running, sit -> sitting

- die -> dying, lie -> lying

Uses of Gerunds:

- Subject: Jogging keeps me fit.

- Object: She enjoys reading novels.

- After prepositions: He is good at singing.

- After certain verbs: I suggest going to the beach.

2. Participle:

A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective.

Present Participle: (-ing form)

Examples:

- The singing bird flew away.

- She is the running champion.

Past Participle: (-ed or irregular form)

Examples:

- The broken window needs repair.


- The written report was submitted.

Uses of Participles:

- As adjective: The broken chair needs fixing.

- In participle clauses: Having finished my homework, I went to bed.

Difference Between Gerunds and Participles:

- Gerund: functions as a noun

- Participle: functions as an adjective

Sample MCQs on Gerunds and Participles with Sources

1. Swimming is a good exercise. Here 'Swimming' is:


a) Verb
b) Noun
c) Adjective
d) Adverb
Answer: b) Noun
Source: BCS Preliminary 2019

2. I heard the baby crying. 'Crying' is a:


a) Gerund
b) Past participle
c) Present participle
d) Noun
Answer: c) Present participle
Source: Bank Exam 2020

3. He is interested in painting. 'Painting' is a:


a) Gerund
b) Verb
c) Adjective
d) Noun
Answer: a) Gerund
Source: BCS Preliminary 2021

4. The broken window was dangerous. 'Broken' is:


a) Gerund
b) Past participle
c) Adjective
d) Present participle
Answer: b) Past participle
Source: Bank Exam 2018

5. Reading improves your knowledge. 'Reading' is a:


a) Verb
b) Noun
c) Gerund
d) Adjective
Answer: c) Gerund
Source: BCS Preliminary 2022

6. The running water overflowed. 'Running' is:


a) Noun
b) Verb
c) Adjective
d) Adverb
Answer: c) Adjective
Source: Bank Exam 2017

7. She avoided talking to him. 'Talking' is:


a) Gerund
b) Adjective
c) Verb
d) Adverb
Answer: a) Gerund
Source: BCS Preliminary 2015

8. Tired from work, he slept early. 'Tired' is a:


a) Noun
b) Past participle
c) Gerund
d) Verb
Answer: b) Past participle
Source: Bank Exam 2016

9. I like writing stories. 'Writing' is used as:


a) Adjective
b) Gerund
c) Verb
d) Past participle
Answer: b) Gerund
Source: BCS Preliminary 2023
10. We saw him dancing. 'Dancing' is:
a) Present participle
b) Past participle
c) Gerund
d) Adjective
Answer: a) Present participle
Source: Bank Exam 2019

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