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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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∙ 15y agoA lecture is a noun. Lectured or lecturing or to lecture: verb. Verbs are doing words, nouns are being words Do - Be + ing = doing or being
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∙ 13y agoA lecture is a noun because it is something that can be heard.
being given is a verb because it is an action.
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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 function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a conversation or discussion. As a verb, it means to speak with someone.
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 past participle of lecture?
The past participle of the verb "lecture" is "lectured."
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.
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)
What is the plural noun for lecture?
The plural noun for lecture is lectures.For example: The student attended four lectures a day.
What is a sentence for the word temper?
As a noun: He is very even tempered.As a verb: He tempered his lecture with kindness.As an adjective: They use tempered glass in the revolving door for safety.
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 the word happily a example of a noun?
No, the word 'happily' is an adverb, a word that modifies a verb; for example:We happily escaped the boring lecture at the first intermission.The word 'happily' is the adverb form for the adjective 'happy'; the noun form is happiness.
