Question

What defines the quality of the underlined word among the following.
'I like reading poetry.'

• A. Verb
• B. Gerund
• C. Adjective
• D. Noun Clause

Hint:

A gerund behaves like a noun even though it is formed from a verb.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
A gerund is a verb form ending in “-ing” that functions as a noun.

Step 1: Identify the underlined word. The underlined word is: \[ \text{reading} \]

Step 2: Check its function in the sentence. In the sentence: \[ \text{I like reading poetry.} \] the word “reading” acts as the object of the verb “like.” Hence, it functions as a noun.

Step 3: Determine the grammatical category. A verb ending in “-ing” used as a noun is called a: \[ \text{Gerund} \]

Step 4: Conclusion. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Gerund}} \]