Verbal Functions 2

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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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Identify the function of a gerund 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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Example of a gerund used as a subject.

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"Swimming is fun." (Here, 'swimming' is the subject of the sentence.)

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Example of a gerund used as a direct object.

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"I enjoy reading." (Here, 'reading' is the direct object of the verb 'enjoy.')

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Example of a gerund used as an object of a preposition.

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"She is good at dancing." (Here, 'dancing' is the object of the preposition 'at.')

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'He loves running.'?

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Direct Object (Here, 'running' is what he loves.)

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is painting.'?

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Subject Complement (Here, 'painting' complements the subject 'activity.')

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'They talked about traveling.'?

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Object of Preposition (Here, 'traveling' is the object of the preposition 'about.')

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'Jogging helps me stay fit.'?

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Subject (Here, 'jogging' is the subject of the sentence.)

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I dislike studying late at night.'

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'Studying' is the gerund.