Gerunds

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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 in a sentence.

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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 role do gerunds play in a sentence?

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Gerunds can function as subjects, direct objects, subject complements, or objects of prepositions.

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

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reading

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

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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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Can gerunds be used after prepositions? Provide an example.

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Yes, gerunds can be used after prepositions. Example: 'She is good at painting.'

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

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going

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Bothering the neighbors is not polite.'

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Bothering