Gerunds

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What is a gerund?

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

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys swimming.'

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swimming

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the gerund phrase: 'Running in the park is fun.'

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Running in the park

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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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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'He is interested in learning new languages.'

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learning

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'They talked about going to the concert.'

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going

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Complete the sentence: 'Her favorite hobby is _____.' (use a gerund)

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painting (or any other gerund)

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Identify the gerund phrase: 'I look forward to meeting you.'

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to meeting you