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Gerund as subject

Structure:

verb-ing + verb + complement

A gerund (verb-ing) can be the subject of a sentence. It always takes a singular verb.

Example:

Swimming is good exercise. Cooking relaxes me.

Examples

Swimming is good exercise.

Cooking relaxes me.

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Swimming is good exercise."

Adverbs of manner: adjective + -ly

As...as: equality comparisons

Both...and, either...or, neither...nor

Comparative adjectives: irregular (better, worse, farther)

Comparative adjectives: long adjectives (more...than)