Question

Select which category the underlined phrase belongs to:
Riding a bike is a very easy thing to do.

• A. Gerund Phrase
• B. Past Participle Phrase
• C. Present Participle Phrase
• D. None

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Gerund Phrase

Gerunds are the words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns. The words ending with -ing are gerunds.

The given sentence uses 'ride' verb to form gerund as -ing is used at the end of 'ride'. 'Riding a bike' is acting as a noun in the sentence.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.