What is a gerund?
Gerunds Practice

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6th - 8th Grade
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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
2.
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How can you identify a gerund in a sentence?
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A gerund can be identified by its -ing ending and its role as a noun, often serving as the subject or object of a verb.
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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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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun', what is the gerund?
Back
The gerund is 'swimming'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the sentence 'I enjoy reading books', what role does 'reading' play?
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'Reading' is a gerund functioning as the object of the verb 'enjoy'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can gerunds be used after prepositions?
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Yes, gerunds can be used after prepositions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the gerund in the sentence 'He is interested in learning new languages'?
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The gerund is 'learning'.
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