Gerunds & Gerund Phrases

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a form of a verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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How is a gerund used in a sentence?

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A gerund can act as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming.

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What role does the gerund play in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading.'?

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Direct object.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Her favorite hobby is painting.'

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Painting.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or complements.

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Running in the park is relaxing.'

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Running in the park.

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How is the gerund used in the sentence: 'For her, dancing is a passion.'?

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Predicate noun.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'He loves playing soccer.'

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Playing.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.