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No, a gerund is a word that functions as a noun.
A gerund is the present participle (the -ing form) of a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence.
Examples:
Walking is the only exercise I get. (subject of the sentence)
We bought some new gear for fishing. (object of the preposition 'for')
He knew that studying was his key to success. (subject of the relative clause)
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
Example: Walking is the only exercise I get and it gets me where I want to go. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'walking')
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Is the word getting a noun or pronoun?
The word 'getting' is the present participle of the verb 'to get'; the present participle of the verb is a gerund, a verbal noun, used in sentences like "You need to get while the getting is good". The word 'getting' never a pronoun.
How the gerund is used in I helped by preparing dinner?
In this sentence "preparing dinner" is the gerund phrase. A gerund is a verb doing the job of a noun. Preparing is the gerund form of the verb prepare.
Do we use a Gerund or infinitive after without?
Gerund. (as after most of the prepositions.)
What is the gerund or gerund phrase in This bill is for talking to my friend in Omaha.?
Talking to my friend
Is gossiping a pronoun?
No, the word 'gossiping' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to gossip. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective and a gerund(verbal noun).A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Examples:She was gossiping about the salary increases. (verb)Gossiping children should be taught respect for others. (adjective)I have no tolerance for gossiping. (noun, object of the preposition 'for')It makes me unhappy when I hear it. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'gossiping' from the previous sentence)
Should I say you or your with a gerund?
You should use the possessive pronoun your before a gerund. For example, "I appreciate your helping me with this project."
What is the teaching of pronoun?
The pronoun that takes the place of the gerund in a sentence is 'it'. Example:Teaching sounds like a good profession. It must be satisfying as well as steady work.
What is the pronoun case of the bolded word 'Your' tutoring students in the afternoons is helpful?
The case of the pronoun 'your' is possessive.The pronoun 'your' is a possessive adjective, a word that takes the place of a possessive noun.The pronoun 'your' describes the noun (gerund) 'tutoring' as belonging to the person spoken to (you).
A pronoun preceding a gerund is in the what case?
A pronoun preceding a gerund is in the possessive case. The following are examples: Everyone has had enough of your whining about your workload. I hope you don't mind my saying so, but it looks like you could use some help here. Ann resented his playing poker with his buddies.
What are the nouns in the sentence He likes going to the beach?
The gerund/verbal noun "going" and the word beach are nouns. He is a pronoun.
What is a noun formed from a verb indicating an action of state?
A noun formed from a verb indicating an action of state is called a gerund. Gerunds are formed by adding "-ing" to a verb and can function as a noun in a sentence.
Example of possessive pronoun with gerund?
A possessive pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun that belongs to someone or something. A gerund is the present participle of a verb (the -ing word) uses as a noun. Examples:When I went fishing with my dad, the biggest fish was mine.The best scores in diving were theirs. The best scores in swimmingwere ours.
Is having a pronoun?
No, the word having is the present participle of the verb'to have'. A present participle of a verb is also used as an adjective and a verbal noun (gerund).
Is the word getting a noun or pronoun?
The word 'getting' is the present participle of the verb 'to get'; the present participle of the verb is a gerund, a verbal noun, used in sentences like "You need to get while the getting is good". The word 'getting' never a pronoun.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun in the sentence Listening attentively is a valuable skill Students should train themselves to do it effectively?
The antecedent of the pronoun "it" is "listening attentively." In this sentence, "it" refers back to the skill of listening attentively that students should train themselves to do effectively.
What is a pronoun for the word walking?
The pronouns that take the place of the gerund 'walking' are:Walking is the only exercise I get. It also gets me to where I want to go. (personal pronoun)Walking is good exercise. Its benefits are well known. (possessive adjective)Walking itself is all the exercise you need if you walk enough. (reflexive pronoun)
Is happened a pronoun?
No, the verb 'happened' is the past tense of the verb to happen.The noun form of the verb to happen is the gerund, happening.Example: I don't know what happened to my notebook.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Example: What happened to my notebook? I thought I left it here. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'notebook' in the second sentence)
