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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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She enjoys reading books.'

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reading

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can be a subject, object, or complement.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite activity is hiking.'

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hiking

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'They are interested in learning new languages.'

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learning

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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: 'I love dancing at parties.'

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dancing

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Cooking can be very relaxing.'

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Cooking

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What is the function of gerunds in a sentence?

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Gerunds can act as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of prepositions.