Question

Which statements about the gerund in the sentence below are true? Check all that apply. Javier likes to draw, but Kira prefers painting. The gerund is "painting." The gerund is "to draw." The gerund is acting as a noun. The gerund is acting as an adjective. The gerund could be replaced with an infinitive. The gerund could be replaced with a participle.

Answer 1

Answer:

1,3,5 answers are correct

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

A). The gerund is "painting."

C). The gerund is acting as a noun.

E). The gerund could be replaced with an infinitive.

Explanation:

Gerund are elucidated as the words that are formed out of verbs but function as nouns in the sentence. It is formed by putting '-ing' as suffix to main verb which seems quite identical to present participle but gerunds are distinguished as they function as nouns.

In the given question, options A, C, and E assert true claims concerning gerund and its use in the sentence. 'Painting is gerund in the sentence as it functions as a noun in it. It can replaced with an infinitive 'to paint' as it can replace the noun 'painting.' Thus, options A, C, and E are the correct answers.