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      Frequently Asked Questions about Gerunds

      What is a gerund?

      A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that is used as a noun.

      What is a gerund phrase?

      A gerund phrase is a gerund and any words modifying it in a sentence. 


      Eg. in the sentence 'Eating at a restaurant is a fun activity', 'eating at a restaurant' is a gerund phrase.

      How do you identify a gerund in a sentence?

      First, the word must end in -ing. Second, if the sentence remains grammatically correct when the word is replaced with a noun, then the word is a gerund.

      What is an example of a gerund?

      In the sentence 'Swimming is a good way to exercise', 'swimming' is a gerund (-ing word used as a noun).

      What are the different types of gerunds?

      Gerunds as a

      subject

      subject complement 

      direct object

      object complement

      object of a preposition

      object of a possessive

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      Fill in the blanks: In a sentence, gerunds ending in               -ing               act as ____ rather than ____.

      Which of these words cannot be followed by a gerund?

      Identify the type of gerund;'Meditating is amazing'

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