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 following sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming

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What role can gerunds play in a sentence?

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Gerunds can function as subjects, direct objects, subject complements, and objects of prepositions.

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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Is the word 'running' in the sentence 'He is running fast' a gerund or a verb?

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verb

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Provide an example of a gerund used as a subject in a sentence.

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'Jogging is good for your health.'

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Provide an example of a gerund used as an object of a preposition.

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'She is interested in learning new languages.'

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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 following sentence: 'I look forward to meeting you.'

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meeting

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Can gerunds be modified by adverbs? Provide an example.

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Yes, gerunds can be modified by adverbs. Example: 'Quickly running is important for athletes.'