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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How is a gerund formed?

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A gerund is formed by adding -ing to the base form of a verb.

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In the sentence 'Shirley is excited about going to her friend's house this weekend,' what is the gerund?

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The gerund is 'going'.

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What part of speech does a gerund function as in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the present participle?

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The present participle is the form of a verb that ends in -ing and is used in forming continuous tenses.

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Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence? Provide an example.

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Yes, a gerund can be the subject of a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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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: 'My favorite summer activity is sleeping in.'

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The gerund is 'sleeping'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Flying can be a quick way to get to far away places.'

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The gerund is 'flying'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Billy could not wait to start playing baseball.'

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The gerund is 'playing'.