Gerunds Practice

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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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How is a gerund used in a sentence?

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A gerund can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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

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Swimming

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

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Object of the verb 'enjoy'.

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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: 'Her favorite activity is dancing.'

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dancing

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'Running every day keeps me healthy.'?

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Running every day.

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How can gerunds be used in compound subjects?

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Gerunds can be combined with other nouns or gerunds to form a compound subject.

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

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playing

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What is the function of the gerund in the sentence: 'Cooking is an art.'?

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Subject of the sentence.