Verb, Participle, or Gerund?

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The friends laughed as they walked down the hallway together.'

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The verbs are 'laughed' and 'walked'.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'Reading quietly, Joey focused on his book during silent reading time.'

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The participle is 'Reading'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running in the hallways is against school rules.'

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The gerund is 'Running'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I am afraid of failing, but it won't stop me from trying.'

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The gerund is 'failing'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The students are running away from the loud noise.'

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The verb is 'are running'.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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Can a verb be used as a gerund?

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Yes, a verb can be used as a gerund when it takes the -ing form and acts as a noun.