Gerunds Practice

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund looks like a verb but is used as a noun.

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What do gerunds end with?

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Gerunds end with 'ing'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Becoming a doctor takes years of serious study.'

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The gerund is 'becoming'.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'Charlie wants to write an essay about the art of playing video games.'?

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The subject is 'Charlie'.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'Marie's favorite event is swimming.'?

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The subject is 'event'.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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Can gerunds be used as the subject of a sentence? Give an example.

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Yes, gerunds can be used as the subject. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while a present participle acts as an adjective or forms part of a verb tense.

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Provide an example of a gerund phrase.

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Example: 'Running in the park is enjoyable.'

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.