Gerund

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

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Running

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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True or False: A gerund can be the subject of a sentence.

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True

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She loves dancing at parties.'

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dancing

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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

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painting

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True or False: The word 'swimming' in 'Swimming is my favorite sport' is a gerund.

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True

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I dislike waiting in long lines.'

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waiting

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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.