What is a gerund?
Gerunds, Participles, & Infinitives

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'
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What is a participle?
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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It can be present (ending in -ing) or past (usually ending in -ed). Example: 'The broken window needs repair.'
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What is an infinitive?
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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to'. Example: 'To run is healthy.'
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading helps you learn.'
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Reading.
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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The crying baby needs attention.'
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Crying.
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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to travel the world.'
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To travel.
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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?
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A gerund functions as a noun.
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