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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: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Running

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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 it may have, functioning as a noun.

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Swimming in the ocean is refreshing.'

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Swimming in the ocean

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Fill in the blank with a gerund: 'She enjoys _______ (dance).'

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dancing

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

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painting

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I love reading books.'

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reading

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Fill in the blank with a gerund: 'They talked about _______ (travel) to Europe.'

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traveling

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Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Eating too much candy can be harmful.'

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Eating too much candy