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.

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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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What is the function of a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase acts as a noun in a sentence.

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

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reading

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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.

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Identify the gerund phrase: 'She is interested in learning new languages.'

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learning new languages

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What role does the gerund phrase play in this sentence: 'His favorite activity is hiking.'?

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predicate noun (PN)

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Identify the gerund phrase: 'Running every morning helps me stay fit.'

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Running every morning

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What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence: 'I look forward to meeting you.'?

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object of the preposition (OP)

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Identify the gerund phrase: 'The teacher enjoys explaining difficult concepts.'

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explaining difficult concepts