Verbal Functions 2

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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
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a gerund used as a subject.
Back
"Swimming is fun." (Here, 'swimming' is the subject of the sentence.)
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a gerund used as a direct object.
Back
"I enjoy reading." (Here, 'reading' is the direct object of the verb 'enjoy.')
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a gerund used as an object of a preposition.
Back
"She is good at dancing." (Here, 'dancing' is the object of the preposition 'at.')
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'He loves running.'?
Back
Direct Object (Here, 'running' is what he loves.)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is painting.'?
Back
Subject Complement (Here, 'painting' complements the subject 'activity.')
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