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What is the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence Crying about our problems will not solve them?
In that sentence, "crying" functions as a noun.
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.
Type the gerund phrase in this sentence. The room was filled with beautiful singing.?
This is a statement and not a question. it is on A+
Does a gerund phrase always modify the subject of a sentence?
No! A gerundive phrase can be the entire subject of the sentence and can generally be used in any part of a sentence where a noun is appropriate.
What part of speech is reading in the sentence Reading a book and talking on the telephone just wouldn't be the same?
It is a noun. The word "reading" here is a gerund acting as a compound subject with the gerund "talking."
Why is drinking as in a drinking horse an adjective and not a gerund?
It is describing the horse. It is a drinking horse. The verb in that sentence is the word "is".
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".
Which word in the sentence is a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. In the sentence, "Swimming is a great form of exercise," the word "swimming" is a gerund. It acts as the subject of the sentence.
What is the gerund phrase in the sentence the harsh ringing of the alarm jolted me away from my pleasant dream?
"The harsh ringing of the alarm" is the gerund phrase in the sentence. A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun, and in this case, "ringing" is the gerund that is the subject of the sentence.
Is the use of a gerund beginning a sentence acceptable?
Using a gerund at the beginning of a sentence is perfectly acceptable.
Are gerund phrase considered as sentence?
A gerund phrase is not considered a sentence. See below: waiting for the bus (a gerund phrase, not a complete sentence) While waiting for the bus, I like to listen to music. (complete sentence)
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.
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence?
To better understand the role of the gerund phrase in a sentence, could you please provide the sentence you're referring to?
What is the gerund phrase in the sentence this bill is for talking to my friend Omaha?
The gerund phrase in the sentence is "talking to my friend Omaha."
What is the gerund phrase in this sentence One of my favorite sounds is children singing.?
The gerund phrase in this sentence is "children singing."
What is the function of the gerund in the sentence laughing is good for a person?
Gerunds are used as nouns. In this case, the gerund (laughing) is the subject of the sentence.
What is the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence Crying about our problems will not solve them?
In that sentence, "crying" functions as a noun.
