Question

Closely read the following sentence: “Playing in the park can be a fun and energizing way to spend the afternoon.” Which word in the above sentence is acting as a gerund? [L.8.1.a] A. playing B. can C. energizing D. spend

Answer 1

The correct answer should be Playing because it acts as a noun and as a subject. If it was not a gerund then it would not act as a noun, and would be a participle.