Gerunds

Gerunds

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English

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Swimming

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role can gerunds play in a sentence?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

reading

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

verb

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a gerund used as a subject in a sentence.

Back

'Jogging is good for your health.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a gerund used as an object of a preposition.

Back

'She is interested in learning new languages.'

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