WBCS.LIVE practice question

Use a correct gerund in the blank space: I like _______ pictures.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. painting
  2. painted
  3. to paint
  4. paint

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: painting

Explanation: A gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun. After verbs like like, enjoy, dislike, avoid, we usually use a gerund. painting ✅ (correct; painting is a gerund). painted ❌: past participle, not suitable here. to paint ❌: infinitive; though grammatically possible, the question specifically asks for a gerund. paint ❌: base form, not a gerund. Correct Sentence: I like painting pictures. ✅