VERBAL 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 role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun, meaning it can serve as a subject, direct object, or object of a preposition.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, describing a noun.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun.

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What is the purpose of a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about a noun or verb, often indicating location, time, or direction.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, a gerund can act as the subject of a sentence.

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What is an example of a gerund used in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund acting as the subject.