Gerund 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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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or complements it may have, functioning as a noun.

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

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Swimming.

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

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reading books.

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What role can a gerund play in a sentence?

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

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What is the subject of the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Running.

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Identify the type of gerund in the sentence: 'I am interested in learning new languages.'

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Object of the preposition.

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Identify the type of gerund in the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is painting.'

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Predicate nominative.

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What is the direct object in the sentence: 'She loves dancing.'

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dancing.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'He dislikes playing video games.'

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playing video games.