Question

29). Which of the following sentences have a gerund phrase (not just a gerund)? Select all that apply.

A. Swimming pools are the best place to be when the temperature goes up.
B. Swimming in a pool is the best place to be when the temperature goes up.
C. I really like swimming in a pool when the temperature goes up.
D. Her goal was swimming in an ocean.
E. It's nice to be in a swimming pool when the temperature goes up.
F. I want to be one of those swimming when the temperature goes up.

Answer 1

The following sentences have a gerund phrase:

A. Swimming pools are the best place to be when the temperature goes up.
E. It's nice to be in a swimming pool when the temperature goes up.

This kind of phrase will start with a gerund, an ing word, and will include other modifiers and/or objects.