What is a gerund?
Gerunds

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1.
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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
2.
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Front
Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'
Back
Swimming
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Gerunds can be used as which parts of speech?
Back
Nouns.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: A gerund can be the subject of a sentence.
Back
True.
5.
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'
Back
reading
6.
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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
Back
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: 'She is interested in learning new languages.'
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learning
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