What is a gerund?
gerunds and participles

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7th Grade
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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. For example, in 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 often ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). For example, in 'The broken vase was on the table,' 'broken' is a past participle.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'
Back
The gerund is 'reading.'
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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'
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The participle is 'barking.'
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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?
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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'She loves dancing at parties.'
Back
The gerund is 'dancing.'
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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The running water was cold.'
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The participle is 'running.'
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