Gerunds

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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 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is the gerund.

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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: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'Jogging is a great exercise.'

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The verb is 'is'.

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Is 'watching' a gerund or a verb in the sentence: 'We are watching a movie.'?

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In this sentence, 'watching' is a verb.

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What is the gerund in the sentence: 'He loves dancing at parties.'?

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The gerund is 'dancing'.

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Can a gerund be modified by an adverb?

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Yes, a gerund can be modified by an adverb, e.g., 'quickly running'.

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

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The gerund 'painting' functions as a subject complement.