MCQmediumThe -ing form of verbs: Gerund

What is the function of 'eating' in the sentence 'I hate eating greasy foods'?

Options

aSubject

bAdjective

cObjectcheck_circle

dAdverb

Key Points

Conversation 4.b states: 'I hate eating greasy foods. (eating: object of the verb hate)'. This identifies 'eating' as a gerund functioning as an object.

Source

Class 6 › English Grammar and Composition › Chapter 5: The -ing form of Verb: Gerund & Participle › Topic: The -ing form of verbs: Gerund

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.