Gerunds and Participles

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a noun.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a form of a verb that acts as an adjective.

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Identify the function of a gerund in a sentence.

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the function of a participle in a sentence.

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence.

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a special type of phrase that looks like a verb but acts like another part of speech.

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Example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Evan really loves listening to music.

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Example of a participle in a sentence.

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Coming home, he found several valuable things missing.

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What part of speech does a gerund resemble?

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A gerund resembles a noun.

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What part of speech does a participle resemble?

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A participle resembles an adjective.

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Can gerunds be the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, gerunds can act as the subject of a sentence.