Gerunds and Function of Gerunds (Practice)

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What is a gerund?

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

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming

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What function can a gerund serve in a sentence?

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A gerund can serve as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.

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Identify the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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Direct Object

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'He is interested in learning new languages.'

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learning

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'She left without saying goodbye.'

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Object of Preposition

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running helps me stay fit.'

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Running

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite activity is painting.'

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Subject Complement

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'They talked about going to the concert.'

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going

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'I look forward to meeting you.'

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Object of Preposition