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Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

Question 1 • ALC-TX-STAAR-EOC-English II (NEW)

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
A
The gerund is “painting.”
B
The gerund is “to draw.”
C
The gerund is acting as a noun.
D
The gerund is acting as an adjective.
E
The gerund could be replaced with an infinitive.
F
The gerund could be replaced with a participle.
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