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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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: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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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: 'She loves dancing at parties.'

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dancing

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Fill in the blank: '___ is essential for good health.' (Use a gerund)

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Eating

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite activity is hiking.'

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hiking

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True or False: Gerunds can take objects.

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True

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'They are interested in learning new languages.'

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learning