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A form of a verb that can be used as a noun or as an adjective is?
infictive or an infinitive I think it's a gerund
Is neighboring a preposition?
No, it is not a preposition. The word neighboring is a verb form or gerund (noun), and can also be used as an adjective.
Is the word shouting an adjective?
Yes, shouting can be used as an adjective. Example: a shouting match. It's also a gerund (verbal noun) and the form of the verb used to create the progressive tenses. Gerund: Shouting is not allowed in the library. Verb: The children were running and shouting throughout the library.
Can an gerund phrase function as an adjective?
An adjective modifies a noun. A gerund phrase is a phrase that isn't a noun, that is acting as a noun.IE: I'm good at answering questions.A gerund phrase is a noun in function, so it cannot be used as an adjective. If a gerund-like phrase is used as an adjective, it stops being a gerund.IE: Answering questions well is one of my strong points.In this case, "answering" is simply a verb used to modify the noun "questions". It's worth noting that when a verb is used as an adjective, it loses it's verb relationship with the subject for the purposes of subject-verb agreement.
Is frightening a verb of a noun?
to frighten is the verb, and frightening is the gerund
Is fleeing an adverb?
No. It's a verb form or adjective. It is the present participle of the verb (to flee) and can be used as an adjective (fleeing suspects) or a noun (gerund).
Is tickling an adjective?
No, it is not. Tickle can be a noun or a verb, and tickled could be an adjective (with two related meanings).
Is Speeding an adverb or adjective?
"Speeding" is a verb form that can be used as a gerund or present participle in a sentence. It can function as a noun or a verb, depending on how it is used in a sentence.
Is feasting an adverb?
No. It is a verb form (present participle) that may be used as an adjective or noun (gerund).
A form of a verb that can be used as a noun or as an adjective is?
infictive or an infinitive I think it's a gerund
Is asked an adverb?
No. It is a past tense verb. It may be used as an adjective.
Is amusing an adjective or an adverb?
Amusing is a verb form, an adjective, or noun (gerund).The adverb form is amusingly.
Is fly an adverb?
No, it's a verb form, which can be used as an adjective or a noun (gerund).
Is howling an adverb?
No, it is not an adverb. Howling is a verb form, and a gerund (noun). Howling can be used as an adjective, and the adverb form is howlingly.
Is intimating an adjective?
No. It is a verb form or noun (gerund). It is the present participle of the verb "to intimate." The past participle of the verb (intimated) might be an adjective.
Is crawling an adverb?
No, it is a form of a verb. It is the present participle of the verb (to crawl), and may be used an a noun (gerund) or an adjective (e.g. crawling bugs).
Does the following sentence form a gerund phrase The laughing boy sat down?
No, the sentence does not contain (or form) a gerund phrase.A gerund is a verb in -ing form acting as a noun.Gerunds can be subjects, objects, or objects of prepositions.Examples of gerunds and gerund phrases as subjects:Eating is fun. (gerund)Eating spinach is good for you. (gerund phrase)Eating while driving can be dangerous. (gerund phrase)Your example above is the verb -ing form used as an adjective. (Laughing describes boy.)Therefore, it is a participial adjective, not a gerund.
