Gerunds and Gerund Phrases

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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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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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CCSS.L.8.1A

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

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Swimming.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Reading books before bed helps me relax.'

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Reading books before bed.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is painting.'

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Subject complement (SC).

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'I enjoy hiking in the mountains.'

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Direct object (DO).

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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 sentence: 'I love dancing at parties.'

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Dancing.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'His passion for cooking is evident.'

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For cooking.

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CCSS.L.8.1A