Gerunds vs. 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.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Running.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken window needs to be fixed.'

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Broken.

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun.

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What role does a participle play in a sentence?

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A participle acts as an adjective.

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Example of a gerund used in a sentence: 'I enjoy swimming.' What is the gerund?

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Swimming.

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Example of a participle used in a sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.' What is the participle?

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Barking.

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How can you identify a gerund in a sentence?

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Look for a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

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How can you identify a participle in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form that describes a noun and often ends in -ing or -ed.