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Yes, the word 'participating' functions as a gerund, a verbal noun.
As a gerund, 'participating' is a common noun, a general word for an ongoing current action.
The word 'participating' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to participate. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective and a gerund.
Examples:
Our school is participating in the regional science fair. (verb)
Here is a list of the participating schools. (adjective)
Participating will give our students a broader perspective. (noun, subject of the sentence)
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What is the noun of participating?
The word 'participating' is a gerund, the present participle, present tense of the verb to participate that functions as a noun. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:Participating will be fun. (noun)Will you be participating in the activities? (verb)The participating runners will sign up here. (adjective)
What part of speech is the word ground?
The word "ground" can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to the surface or earth beneath our feet. As a verb, it means to prevent someone from participating or going forward.
What part of speech is the word participating?
Participation is a noun.
Is teacher a proper or common noun?
common noun
How do you change participate into a noun?
Participation - adding a suffix such as "-tion" or "-ance" can change a verb like "participate" into a noun.
Is rug proper or common noun?
Common
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Common noun
Street is a proper noun or common noun?
common
Is peas a common noun or proper noun?
Pea is a common noun, and peas is the plural...still a common noun.
Is US participating in common wealth games?
no
What type of noun is nest?
A common noun.
Is bread in common noun?
Most definitely a common noun.
