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D.A verb form that ends in -ing and acts as a noun
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Which choice best describes what gerund is?
A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence, typically ending in "-ing." It is used to describe actions or processes, and can act as the subject or object of a sentence.
By using common sense Austin will make the right choice what is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence?
Object of Preposition
What choice describes what gerund is?
D.A verb form that ends in -ing and acts as a noun
Is running late as usually a gerund?
No, "running late" is a present participle phrase, not a gerund. A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun, but "running late" describes the act of running or being late.
What is the gerund phrase in One of my favorite sounds is children singing?
The gerund phrase in the sentence is "children singing." It functions as the subject complement that describes the favorite sound.
What is the gerund in this sentence the shoes are for jogging?
jogging is the gerund.A gerund is a type of noun formed by adding -ing to a verb, hence jog + -ing.The gerund describes an activity, or, to take it from its Latin root gerundum, a gerund is 'that which is to be carried out'.---------------------------------------------------------For more information about gerunds, see Related linksbelow.
What is the gerund in this sentence These shoes are for jogging?
jogging is the gerund.A gerund is a type of noun formed by adding -ing to a verb, hence jog + -ing.The gerund describes an activity, or, to take it from its Latin root gerundum, a gerund is 'that which is to be carried out'.---------------------------------------------------------For more information about gerunds, see Related linksbelow.
What is noun form of choose?
The word 'chose' is the past tense of the verb to choose.The noun forms of the verb to choose are chooser or chosen and the gerund, choosing.
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.
What is the function of the gerund in this sentence Roland's best skill is hammering nails with accuracy and force?
The gerund "hammering" functions as the subject complement in the sentence. It renames or describes Roland's best skill.
Which choice describes an epithet?
A stock phrase that describes a person, place, or thing
What is the function of the gerund in the sentence by using common sense Austin will make the right choice?
Object of Preposition
