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In the sentence His hobby is programming computers is hobby a gerund or a verb?
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∙ 15y ago
Hobby is a noun, i would assume you want to know about the word "programming" as that is a gerund.
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In the sentence His hobby is programming computers is the word programming a gerund or a verb?
I believe it is a gerund, try reading the sentence dropping the word computers: "His hobby is programming" Programming = subject complement of the verb is. At least that is what I got out of this page - http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/gerund.htm
How are gerund and gerund phrase used in a sentence?
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. It can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. A gerund phrase includes the gerund and any modifiers or complements, and it functions as a noun in a sentence.
What definition of a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. It is formed by adding "ing" to the base form of a verb, and can be the subject or object of a sentence, or be used in other noun positions. For example, in the sentence "Swimming is her favorite hobby," "swimming" is a gerund.
What is a gerund and when are gerund used?
A gerund is the present participle of a verb (the -ing form) that functions as a noun in a sentence. Examples:I practice my running every day after school.Fishing is a hobby that my dad and I can share.The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective: dancing lessons; sewing circle.
Is computers a hobby?
NO
What part of speech is lettering?
It depends how it is being used. In the sentence “The lettering on the sign was Chinese.” it is a noun. But in the sentence “Hand lettering is my newest hobby.” it is a verb, specifically a gerund, more specifically a subject type of gerund.
How is the gerund used in the sentence?
A gerund functions as a noun, as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:Fishing is my dad's hobby. (subject of the sentence)I need the workout that swimming provides. (subject of the relative clause)We enjoyed the dancing in the parade. (direct object of the verb 'enjoyed')He'll need new shoes for running. (object of the preposition 'for')
How do you put hobby in a sentence?
She collected bugs as a hobby. Her hobby was sewing.
What is the gerund of this sentence This bill is talking to my friend in Omaha?
The gerund is talking. Gerund is referred to as the non infinite for of a verb in English.Sorry! There is no gerund in this sentence. The word "talking" if finite verb, present participle. The Gerund is 'verb-noun'. It is same in shape and form as present participle, but it is used as a noun. Example: Excessive talking is not a good habit. I don't like talking too much. Continuous walking tired me. Painting is my hobby. I am expert in painting. The words written in bold are Gerunds, verb-nouns. (Prof. Muhammad Aslam Gondal M.A. English. PGD-ELT.)
Is growing a preposition?
No. Growing is either a verb transitive or a gerund. v. trans: He was growing tomatoes in his backyard. Gerund: Growing plants is a great hobby.
What word in this sentence is a noun Kites make an exciting hobby?
The nouns in the sentence are kites and hobby, words for things.
What sentence contains a gerund form of a verb?
The running man waved as he crossed the finish line.
