0
No, to play is an infinitive. Gerunds and infinitives are similar in that both are verbals that can act as a noun in a sentence (infinitives can be adverbs or adjectives as well).
Infinitives can be identified by to + base form of verb (to play, to run, to jump).
Gerunds can be identified by base form of verb + -ing (playing, running, jumping).
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Anonymous
play
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the subject of gerund?
It is what a gerund is not
Is delighted a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
What is dangling gerund?
dangling gerund is a form of verb that act as noun......
Is losing a gerund?
Losing can be a gerund, but it can also be a verb. Gerund- We spent all our money and I cried, losing all I had. Verb- I was losing the game.
Is training a gerund?
Training can be a gerund or a present participle.'Training for the marathon has kept me busy for months.' (Gerund)'He is training in the gym this evening.' (Participle)
What is the noun of word play?
The noun forms for the verb to play are player and the gerund, playing. The word play is also a noun.
Is chosen a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
Is delighted a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
What are the subject of gerund?
It is what a gerund is not
What are the function of gerund and gerund phrase?
A gerund functions as a noun, representing an action or activity. A gerund phrase includes the gerund plus any modifiers or complements, and can act as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.
When do you know if the sentence has a gerund of gerund phrase?
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. A gerund phrase includes the gerund, any modifiers or complements related to the gerund, and all words that come before the gerund and act as its subject. You can identify a gerund or gerund phrase in a sentence by looking for verbs ending in -ing that function as a noun.
What is the gerund or gerund phrase in the sentence Driving carelessly increases the likelihood of an accident?
The gerund in the sentence is "driving carelessly," which is functioning as the subject of the sentence.
What is a gerund maker?
A gerund-maker is ing.
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 are the gerund of delay?
The gerund form of delay is delaying.
What is the gerund of to value?
The gerund form of "to value" is "valuing."
Can a verb and a gerund be the same word?
Of course. A gerund is a word ending in -ing. So running is a gerund AND a verb.
