Gerunds Practice

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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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How is a gerund different from a verb?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while a verb expresses an action or state of being.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming.

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

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Reading.

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What is the principal part of the verb used as a gerund?

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Present participle.

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Can a gerund be the subject of a sentence?

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Yes, a gerund can act as the subject of a sentence.

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Example of a gerund used as an object: 'She loves dancing.' What is the gerund?

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Dancing.

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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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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'His favorite hobby is painting.'

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Painting.

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True or False: A gerund can be modified by an adjective.

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True.