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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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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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 following sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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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 dance).

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Provide an example of an infinitive phrase.

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To travel the world is my dream.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ed or -ing.

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Identify the participle in this sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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What is a participle phrase?

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A participle phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements, functioning as an adjective.

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Provide an example of a participle phrase.

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The dog barking loudly kept me awake.