Gerunds Flashcard

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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 gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Running

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can be a subject, object, or complement.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She loves dancing at parties.'

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dancing

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Is 'swimming' a verb or a gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'?

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gerund

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Is 'collecting' a verb or a gerund in the sentence: 'He is collecting stamps.'?

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verb

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'They talked about going to the movies.'

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going

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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 the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is painting.'

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painting