6. Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.)

A. I am going home.

B. The laughing boy sat down.

C. An interesting novel provides good entertainment.

D. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance.

Question

Tanner Christian

English

27 March, 21:45

6. Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.)

A. I am going home.

B. The laughing boy sat down.

C. An interesting novel provides good entertainment.

D. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance.

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Audrey Roman · Answer 1

The sentence that contains words that form a gerund phrase is "Winning the race demanded speed and endurance". The answer is option D. The gerund phrase in this sentence is "Winning the race". The - ing words used in the rest of the options are not used as a gerund, but are used as adjectives.

Simone Moses · Answer 2

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "D. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance." sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase is this D. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance.

6. Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.)A. I am going home.B. The laughing boy sat down.C. An interesting novel provides good entertainment.D. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance.

6. Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.)

A. I am going home.

B. The laughing boy sat down.

C. An interesting novel provides good entertainment.

D. Winning the race demanded speed and endurance.