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The gerund 'swimming' is the DIRECT OBJECT of the sentence.
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What is the function of the gerund in Do you like swimming?
The gerund 'swimming' is the DIRECT OBJECT of the sentence.
Can a gerund function as the object of a preposition?
Yes. For example 'I sat in the cathedral during the choir's singing of the anthem.'
What is an example of a gerund used as a direct object?
Example sentence: I like swimming. (the gerund 'swimming' is the direct object of the verb 'like')
What is the gerund phrase in Swimming in the ocean requires a great deal of strength?
swimming in the ocean. (gerund is swimming) A gerund ends in -ing, and ususally is at the beginning of a sentence
What is the gerund phrase in .Swimming in the ocean requires a great deal of strength.?
swimming in the ocean. (gerund is swimming) A gerund ends in -ing, and ususally is at the beginning of a sentence
What is the function of the gerund in the best exercise for tired muscles is swimming in a pool?
It functions as a direct object.
What are examples of gerund phrases?
Examples of gerund phrases include: "Swimming in the pool" (swimming is the gerund) "Reading a book before bed" (reading is the gerund) "Eating ice cream on a hot day" (eating is the gerund)
What is the gerund phrase in the sentence these this bill is for talking to your friend in Omaha?
Do you like swimming
What is A participle that ends inning and functions as a noun?
A participle that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun is called a gerund. For example, in the sentence "Swimming is my favorite hobby," the word "swimming" is a gerund acting as the subject of the sentence. Gerunds can also function as objects or complements in sentences.
What underlined gerund functions as the objects of a prepostion?
The underlined gerund "swimming" in the sentence "She enjoys swimming in the pool" functions as the object of the preposition "in".
Which word in the sentence is a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. In the sentence, "Swimming is a great form of exercise," the word "swimming" is a gerund. It acts as the subject of the sentence.
Is swimming pool a gerund or participle?
The gerund swimming is used as a noun, as a subject or the object of a sentence or the object of a preposition. Swimming is my favorite class. I really do like swimming. I'm running late for swimming.
