Gerunds and Participles

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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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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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Broken.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it.

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

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Reading books.

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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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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog barking loudly kept me awake.'

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Barking loudly.

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Where do gerund phrases typically end?

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Gerund phrases typically end at the verb and/or at the end of the sentence.