NDA 2026
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- English
NDA 2026 · General Ability · English
Directions: Each of the following sentences has word/words...
Directions: Each of the following sentences has word/words underlined. Identify which word class the underlined word/words belongs/belong to.
Swimming is a healthy exercise.
Swimming is a healthy exercise.
Options
- AVerb
- BGerund
- CAdjective
- DAdverb
Correct answer
B. Gerund
Step-by-step solution
The word 'Swimming' is formed from the verb 'swim' by adding the suffix '-ing'. In the given sentence, it functions as a noun, acting as the subject of the verb 'is'. A verb form ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun is called a gerund.
Therefore, 'Swimming' is a gerund.
Answer: Gerund
Therefore, 'Swimming' is a gerund.
Answer: Gerund