Gerunds & 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 in a sentence.

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How is a gerund used in a sentence?

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

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or complements it may have.

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Running in the park is enjoyable.'

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Running in the park

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How is the gerund used in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'?

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As a direct object.

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Identify the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite hobby is painting.'

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As a subject complement.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I love dancing at parties.'

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dancing

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun.

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Eating ice cream on a hot day is refreshing.'

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Eating ice cream on a hot day