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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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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"Swimming is my favorite hobby." (In this sentence, 'swimming' is a gerund.)

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How can you identify a gerund in a sentence?

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Look for a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun, such as the subject or object of the sentence.

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Is 'running' in the sentence 'Running is fun' a gerund?

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Yes, 'running' is a gerund because it acts as the subject of the sentence.

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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 this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, a gerund can be the subject of a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She loves dancing,' what role does 'dancing' play?

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'Dancing' is a gerund and acts as the object of the verb 'loves'.

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Is 'jogging' in the sentence 'He is jogging in the park' a gerund?

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No, 'jogging' is a present participle here, part of the verb phrase 'is jogging'.

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What is an example of a gerund phrase?

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An example of a gerund phrase is 'Eating ice cream on a hot day is refreshing.'