Gerunds

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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: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming

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What role do gerunds play in a sentence?

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Gerunds act like nouns.

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

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reading

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Is 'running' in the sentence 'He is running fast' a verb or a gerund?

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verb

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Is 'dancing' in the sentence 'Dancing is fun' a verb or a gerund?

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gerund

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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: 'Her favorite activity is painting.'

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painting

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Can gerunds be used as the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, gerunds can be used as the subject.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I love hiking in the mountains.'

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hiking