gerunds and participles

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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. For example, in 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It often ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). For example, in 'The broken vase was on the table,' 'broken' is a past participle.

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

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The gerund is 'reading.'

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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The participle is 'barking.'

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

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The gerund is 'dancing.'

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The running water was cold.'

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The participle is 'running.'

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun, which can be a subject, object, or complement.

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What role does a participle play in a sentence?

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A participle acts as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

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

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The gerund is 'painting.'