What is a gerund?
Gerund

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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.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is fun.'
Back
Running
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'
Back
reading
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: A gerund can be the subject of a sentence.
Back
True
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She loves dancing at parties.'
Back
dancing
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?
Back
A gerund functions as a noun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite hobby is painting.'
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painting
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