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Depending on how it's used, it can be either.
As a verb, the participle is used with an auxiliary verb to create the progressive (continuous) tense. Example: Dave is learning Spanish.
When a present participle is used as a noun, it is called a gerund. Example: Learning is a lot of fun.
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In the sentence Since she knew what the lecture was about she didn't attend the meeting A compound predicate B relative pronoun C infinitive D phrase?
Since she knew what the lecture was about she didn't attend the meeting.A. the compound predicate:knew what the lecture was about*didn't attend the meetingD. The sentence does contain two noun phrases (a group of words based on a noun that functions as a noun in a sentence):the lecturethe meeting*Note: The verb 'was' is part of the dependent clause 'what the lecture was about', not a predicate of the sentence.
What is a noun for the word boring?
The word 'boring' is a gerund (a verbal noun), the present participle of the verb to bore.The word bore is also a noun, a word for a hollow, usually cylindrical chamber; a hole made by drilling; the caliber of a firearm; a drilling tool; someone who talks too much about things that are not very interesting.The noun forms for the verb to bore are borer, and the gerund, boring.The present participle of the verb is also an adjective: a boring lecture.
Is 'is' a verb or noun?
The noun 'is' is a verb, a form of the verb 'to be'. The verb 'is' functions as an auxiliary verb and a linking verb.
Is circle an adjective?
No, it is a verb or a noun (to go around, to surround; a round shape). The adjective form is circular.
Is the word 'play' a linking verb?
The verb play is not generally a linking verb, but it can be used as a linking verb. A linking verb links noun+ noun, pronoun + noun, noun+ adjective, or pronoun + adjective. As it is generally used, the verb play is an action verb: "I play football." It could be used as a linking verb: "The actor played James Bond." (noun + noun)
What is a synonym and antonym for lecture?
Speech as a noun, talk as a verb, and there really are no antonyms.
What is a verb for lecture?
Lecture can be a verb itself.. depends on how you use it.. But another word for lecture that is a verb would be preach
What part of speech is the word talk?
The word talk can be a noun or a verb. The noun form is a conversation or a lecture. The verb form means to communicate through means of speech.
What is the verb form of the word lecture?
-Lecturing -Lectured _________ Or simply: to lecture. Lecture is a verb its forms are: lecture / lectures / lectured / lecturing
Is escape noun and verb or both?
Escape is both a verb and a noun. Examples: As a verb: The plan is to escape before the boring lecture. As a noun: A daring prison escape was the headline for the day. It can also be an adjective: Houdini was a famous escape artist. I have an escape clause in my contract.
What is the word form for lecture?
The word form for lecture is a noun. It refers to a formal talk given to a group of people, typically in a university or educational setting. The word "lecture" can also be used as a verb, meaning to give a formal talk or presentation to an audience.
What is the plural noun for lecture?
The plural noun for lecture is lectures.For example: The student attended four lectures a day.
In the sentence Since she knew what the lecture was about she didn't attend the meeting A compound predicate B relative pronoun C infinitive D phrase?
Since she knew what the lecture was about she didn't attend the meeting.A. the compound predicate:knew what the lecture was about*didn't attend the meetingD. The sentence does contain two noun phrases (a group of words based on a noun that functions as a noun in a sentence):the lecturethe meeting*Note: The verb 'was' is part of the dependent clause 'what the lecture was about', not a predicate of the sentence.
What is the past participle of lecture?
The past participle of the verb "lecture" is "lectured."
Is lecture masculine or feminine in french?
In French, "lecture" is a feminine noun.
Is 'lecture' a feminine or masculine word in French?
Lecture is a feminine noun in French. Use the feminine articles la or une.
Is suffering a noun verb or pronoun?
The word 'suffering' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to suffer. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective and a gerund (a verbal noun).Examples:He was suffering from a migraine headache, so he went home. (verb)The ranger removed the suffering animal from the trap. (adjective)My suffering was over the minute the lecture ended. (noun)
