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The present participle verb is modified by an adverb. The noun form (gerund) is modified by an adjective; for example:
Adverb: She was dancing gracefully to some Classical Music.
Adjective: When I heard loud singing emanating from the bathroom, I knew that my brother was home.
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Can a gerund have modifiers?
It is modified by an adjective.
What can modify a gerund?
A gerund can be modified by an article, an adjective, or a possessive adjective; for example:Article: The skating at the park is great.Adjective: His best performances are in highdiving.Possessive adjective: My painting is getting better with practice.
What are the subject of gerund?
It is what a gerund is not
Is chosen a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
Is delighted a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
What are the function of gerund and gerund phrase?
A gerund begins with a verb and a -ing after the verb.A gerund phrase is a phrase that includes the gerund and the rest of the 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 is "Driving" and the gerund phrase is "Driving carelessly".
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."
