Predicate, participle, or gerund?

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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What is a gerund?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is a participle?

Back

A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The predicate is 'barks loudly.' It tells what the dog does.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Is 'running' in the sentence 'Running is fun' a gerund or a participle?

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'Running' is a gerund because it acts as the subject of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Is 'broken' in the sentence 'The broken vase is on the table' a gerund or a participle?

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'Broken' is a participle because it describes the noun 'vase.'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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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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The gerund is 'Swimming' as it acts as the subject of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog woke me up.'

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The participle is 'barking' as it describes the noun 'dog.'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Is 'eating' in the sentence 'I enjoy eating pizza' a gerund or a participle?

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'Eating' is a gerund because it acts as the object of the verb 'enjoy.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A