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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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.

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Identify the gerund phrase in this sentence: 'Running in the park is fun.'

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Running in the park.

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What role does 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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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'She is interested in learning new languages.'

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learning.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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

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

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dancing.