1-8-25 - BW - Gerunds 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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In the sentence 'Running is fun,' 'running' is the gerund.

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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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The gerund is 'reading'.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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The subject is 'Swimming'.

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What is a predicate noun?

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

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Identify the predicate noun in this sentence: 'Her job is teaching.'

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The predicate noun is 'teaching'.

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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 subject in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping on the couch.'

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The subject is 'The cat'.

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Which of the following is NOT a gerund: 'swimming', 'running', 'to run'?

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'To run' is NOT a gerund.