VERBAL Practice

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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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How does a gerund function in a sentence?

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A gerund can act as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming.

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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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Provide an example of a gerund used as a subject.

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Running is my favorite hobby.

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Provide an example of a gerund used as a direct object.

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I enjoy reading.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is dancing.'

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Dancing.

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What role does a gerund play in the sentence: 'His hobby is painting.'?

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In this sentence, 'painting' is a predicate nominative.

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What is the function of gerunds in prepositional phrases?

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Gerunds can act as the object of a preposition in a prepositional phrase.