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.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is the gerund.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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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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CCSS.L.8.1A

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

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Is 'running' in the sentence 'He is running fast' a gerund or a verb?

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In this sentence, 'running' is a verb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the gerund in the sentence: 'They love dancing at parties.'?

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The gerund is 'dancing'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Can gerunds be used after prepositions? Provide an example.

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Yes, gerunds can follow prepositions. For example, 'She is good at drawing.' Here, 'drawing' is a gerund.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the function of gerunds in a compound subject?

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Gerunds can be part of a compound subject, as in 'Swimming and biking are my favorite activities.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The children are playing outside.'

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The verb is 'are playing'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B