Gerunds & Gerund Phrases

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a gerund?
Back
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a gerund phrase structured?
Back
A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the function of a gerund in a sentence.
Back
A gerund can function as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a gerund used as a subject.
Back
"Swimming is fun." (Here, 'swimming' is the subject of the sentence.)
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a gerund used as a direct object.
Back
"She enjoys dancing." (Here, 'dancing' is the direct object of the verb 'enjoys.')
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a gerund used as an object of a preposition.
Back
"He is interested in learning new languages." (Here, 'learning new languages' is the object of the preposition 'in.')
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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