Gerunds and Participles

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a form of a verb that acts as a noun.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a form of a verb that acts as an adjective.

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Identify the function of a gerund in a sentence.

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A gerund can function as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while a participle acts as an adjective.

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Example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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Example of a participle in a sentence.

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The barking dog kept me awake.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or complements.

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

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Reading is the gerund.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'

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Broken is the participle.

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What role does a gerund play in the sentence: 'Running is fun.'?

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Running acts as the subject of the sentence.