Which sentences contain a gerund? check all that apply

The sentences that have

gerund are first, second, fifth and sixth sentence. The gerund has the same

form as a present participle, but the gerund always has the same function as a

noun with different uses.

In the first sentence (Slithering

snakes are common on the trail.) gerund is “slithering” and is used in compound

noun.

In the second sentence

(With all the walking, you must be tired.) the gerund “walking” is used as a

subject.

In the fifth sentence (Watching

television is my favorite way to relax.) the gerund “watching” is used as

subject.

In the fifth sentence (Yawning

can be contagious.) the gerund “yawning” is used as the subject.

2,5, and 6

we need more information in order to answer.

jeez la wheeze! i just checked other people who had the same question as you and both had terrible answers.

i hope i could be a little bit of a though!

hmm, lets see here. okay! so, i don't know the passages exactly since i haven't taken that quiz before, but! i will try to the best i can.

if you need on what igbo means, ill give you a hand.

igbo means a member of a people of southeastern nigeria.

so, they're asking you, "what passage uses igbo words or phrases and in at least 100 words, identify the kinds of context clues the author uses to hint at the words' meaning."

so basically, don't stress or over look this.

look closely at the passages and see if you can spot any of those hints! it doesn't have to be all, remember, its a quiz! no right or wrong answers.

the teachers are always there to and if you are struggling on this topic they will notice it in your score on the quiz and you.

(; i do hope this is useful to you!     < 3