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Gerund Phrase
A gerund is a noun formed from a verb by adding the suffix "ing". The following are all gerunds:
Examples:
climbing / polishing / eating
Although a gerund is a noun, it can still take an object (like a verb). The gerund, its object and all modifiers (adjectives and adverbs) are known as a gerund phrase.
Examples:
Eating blackberries without washing them will make you ill.
gerund phrase
I am not prepared to authorise climbing the cliffs in the dark.
gerund phrase
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A gerundial phrase is a phrase that begins with a gerund, which is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. It acts as a noun in a sentence, performing the role of a subject, object, subject complement, or object complement. Example: "Swimming in the ocean is my favorite activity."
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What is phrase called in French?
"Phrase" is called "phrase" in French.
Is not a type of verbal phrase A.Gerund phrase B.Participial phrase C.Prepositional phrase D.Infinitive phrase?
C. Prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and typically includes a noun or pronoun.
We all made an effort to work harder. Identify the phrase in bold. A. verb phrase B. prepositional phrase C. gerund phrase D. infinitive phrase?
C. gerund phrase ("working harder")
What is a sentence with the word phrase in it?
It was a turn of phrase.I have lost my phrase book.A phrase is not a phase.A phrase is not a praise either.I wonder what the phrase means?
What is an antecedent phrase?
An antecedent phrase is a phrase that comes before a pronoun and gives context to what the pronoun refers to. It helps avoid confusion by clarifying the reference of the pronoun in a sentence.
Example of gerundial phrase lead?
Eating is fun This sentence is a gerundial phrase because eating is acting like a noun
Examples of grammatical lead?
Kinds of Grammatical Beginning Leads:1. Prepositional Lead2. Infinitive-Phrase Lead3. Participial-phrase Lead4. Gerundial- phrase lead5. Clause leadKinds of Novelty Lead:1. Astonisher LEad2. Contrast lead3. epigram lead4. picture lead5. background lead6. descriptive lead7. parody lead8. punch lead9. one-word lead10. Quotation lead11. question leadIF ANY OF THESE ARE WRONG PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CORRECT!!!
What are the forms of phrase?
1. noun phrase 2. adjectival phrase 3. adverbial phrase 4. verbal phrase
Did you drive to the grocery store today what kind of phrase is this adjective phrase adverb phrase appositive phrase?
Adverb phrase
What is phrase called in French?
"Phrase" is called "phrase" in French.
Is not a type of verbal phrase A.Gerund phrase B.Participial phrase C.Prepositional phrase D.Infinitive phrase?
C. Prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and typically includes a noun or pronoun.
Is afford gerund or infinitive?
It seems that 'to afford' is the infinitive while 'affording' is the gerund. According to grammar books, the infinitive is used after 'afford', though people (even native speakers) may use the gerund. However, what about the gerundial complex? It looks correct to say 'I cannot afford you/your attending the courses', isn't it?
We all made an effort to work harder. Identify the phrase in bold. A. verb phrase B. prepositional phrase C. gerund phrase D. infinitive phrase?
C. gerund phrase ("working harder")
What is a sentence with the word phrase in it?
It was a turn of phrase.I have lost my phrase book.A phrase is not a phase.A phrase is not a praise either.I wonder what the phrase means?
Inside its skeleton is what kind of phrase?
The phrase, "inside the skeleton" is a type of adverbial phrase. In other words, it is a type of prepositional phrase.
What type of phrase identifies the phrase slowly lowered?
verb phrase
Is of the mountain highlands adverb phrase or adjective phrase?
adverb phrase
