A gerund is a noun that is formed by adding (a gerund right there!) -ing to a verb. See example below.
A gerund is a verbal formed by adding ing to a verb. While it looks like the present participle, it functions as a noun, as in playing in We admired the young musician's tasteful playing.
It is a form of a verb when functioning as a noun, As writing in "writing is easy"
it means a language that is called Latin
As in Latin, a form regularly derived from a verb and functioning as a noun - as in Writing is easy In English a gerund is the "-ing" form of a verb when functioning as a noun, as "his profession is writing".
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What is a split infinitive
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A grammatical construction in which an adverb is placed to and the verb stem
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What is a compound sentence
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A compound sentence is when you combine two or more independent clauses, each of which provides a complete and separate thought. The clauses are joined to each other by conjunctions, or a semicolon.
We use coordinating or subordinating conjunctions to connect the sentences. The seven coordinating conjunctions are usually used with a comma, and their initials spell the mnemonic "fanboys."
Coordinating conjunctions
for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
Subordinating conjunctions
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as though
because
before
even if
even though
if
if only
in order that
now that
once
rather than
since
so that
than
that
though
till
unless
until
when
whenever
where
whereas
wherever
while
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A split infinitive is an infinitive that
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A split infinitive is a verb that has a word (usually an adverb) between "to" and the main verb.
Examples:
We like to often travel together.
He seemed to really enjoy the trip.
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What are three sentence patterns that are useful tools for creating variety in your writing
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Simple, compound, complex
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What is the thesis statement of a compare and contrast essay
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The thesis statement is the statement that the rest of the essay
supports.
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Why is mastery over sentence structure important
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It offers you greater control over language, and your ability to
control usage gives you strength as a writer. =]
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What kinds of words describe an absolute state or condition and do not have comparative or superlative forms
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Incomparable adjectives and adverbs
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In what way does sentence emphasis and variety contribute to good writing
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A variety of sentence patterns can alleviate choppy writing that
halts and stops, create a more dynamic flow, and pique the reader's
interest. =]
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In the question How can you fix a car is how an adverb
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An adverb is a word which modifies a verb, such as: She
haltingly spoke of her experience. In this sentence, the word
"haltingly" is the adverb. In the sentence you provided, "How" is
not an adverb.
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Is state of the art hyphenated
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The phrase "state of the art" should be hyphenated when it is
used as an adjective, e.g.: : "This machine is an example of
state-of-the-art technology", but not when used as a noun as in the
following sentence: : "The state of the art in this field is mostly
related to the X technology".
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What is a complex sentence
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A complex sentence is a sentence consisting of an independent clause and a subordinating clause. Or, to put it more simply, complex sentences involve more than just a straightforward noun + verb. Complex sentences include extra phrases added to a base sentence, but which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
For example:
Simple sentence:I cannot work in the garden.
Complex sentence:Because it is snowing outside, I cannot work in the garden.
"Because it is snowing outside" is a dependent clause, and cannot stand on its own.
Another example:
Simple sentence:I intend to work in my garden this afternoon.
Complex sentence:If the weather stays fine, I intend to work in my garden this afternoon.
A complex sentence is one that contains a single independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
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In television share refers to artists appearing on different shows
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False
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How is television studies different from film studies
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The skills are very similar, only with different terminology.
The main difference is what you are using to record with, and what
you are recording. It can be film or digital media. What you study
are almost the same in both video and film. Sometimes you study
them both because in this field most employees migrate from one to
the other.
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Would you use a classification paragraph or a division paragraph to let your friend know how to differentiate meteors, meteorites, and asteroids
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Classification
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What mechanics are responsible for regulating sodium and water intake for regulating blood pressure
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What mechanics are responsible for regulating sodium and water
intake for regulating blood pressure
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What is the adverb in the sentence Thereafter he looked both ways when crossing the road
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The adverb in your sentence is 'thereafter'.
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Which of the following best defines sense of self
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Your idea of who you are.
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What is the Best defines television genres
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A classification that helps define television shows into different groups
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What is a gerund
A gerund is a noun that is formed by adding (a gerund right there!) -ing to a verb. See example below.
A gerund is a verbal formed by adding ing to a verb. While it looks like the present participle, it functions as a noun, as in playing in We admired the young musician's tasteful playing.
It is a form of a verb when functioning as a noun, As writing in "writing is easy"
it means a language that is called Latin
As in Latin, a form regularly derived from a verb and functioning as a noun - as in Writing is easy In English a gerund is the "-ing" form of a verb when functioning as a noun, as "his profession is writing".
What is a split infinitive
A grammatical construction in which an adverb is placed to and the verb stem
What is a compound sentence
A compound sentence is when you combine two or more independent clauses, each of which provides a complete and separate thought. The clauses are joined to each other by conjunctions, or a semicolon.
We use coordinating or subordinating conjunctions to connect the sentences. The seven coordinating conjunctions are usually used with a comma, and their initials spell the mnemonic "fanboys."
Coordinating conjunctions
for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
Subordinating conjunctions
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as though
because
before
even if
even though
if
if only
in order that
now that
once
rather than
since
so that
than
that
though
till
unless
until
when
whenever
where
whereas
wherever
while
A split infinitive is an infinitive that
A split infinitive is a verb that has a word (usually an adverb) between "to" and the main verb.
Examples:
We like to often travel together.
He seemed to really enjoy the trip.
What are three sentence patterns that are useful tools for creating variety in your writing
Simple, compound, complex
What is the thesis statement of a compare and contrast essay
The thesis statement is the statement that the rest of the essay
supports.
Why is mastery over sentence structure important
It offers you greater control over language, and your ability to
control usage gives you strength as a writer. =]
What kinds of words describe an absolute state or condition and do not have comparative or superlative forms
Incomparable adjectives and adverbs
In what way does sentence emphasis and variety contribute to good writing
A variety of sentence patterns can alleviate choppy writing that
halts and stops, create a more dynamic flow, and pique the reader's
interest. =]
In the question How can you fix a car is how an adverb
An adverb is a word which modifies a verb, such as: She
haltingly spoke of her experience. In this sentence, the word
"haltingly" is the adverb. In the sentence you provided, "How" is
not an adverb.
Is state of the art hyphenated
The phrase "state of the art" should be hyphenated when it is
used as an adjective, e.g.: : "This machine is an example of
state-of-the-art technology", but not when used as a noun as in the
following sentence: : "The state of the art in this field is mostly
related to the X technology".
What is a complex sentence
A complex sentence is a sentence consisting of an independent clause and a subordinating clause. Or, to put it more simply, complex sentences involve more than just a straightforward noun + verb. Complex sentences include extra phrases added to a base sentence, but which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
For example:
Simple sentence:I cannot work in the garden.
Complex sentence:Because it is snowing outside, I cannot work in the garden.
"Because it is snowing outside" is a dependent clause, and cannot stand on its own.
Another example:
Simple sentence:I intend to work in my garden this afternoon.
Complex sentence:If the weather stays fine, I intend to work in my garden this afternoon.
A complex sentence is one that contains a single independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
In television share refers to artists appearing on different shows
False
How is television studies different from film studies
The skills are very similar, only with different terminology.
The main difference is what you are using to record with, and what
you are recording. It can be film or digital media. What you study
are almost the same in both video and film. Sometimes you study
them both because in this field most employees migrate from one to
the other.
Would you use a classification paragraph or a division paragraph to let your friend know how to differentiate meteors, meteorites, and asteroids
Classification
What mechanics are responsible for regulating sodium and water intake for regulating blood pressure
What mechanics are responsible for regulating sodium and water
intake for regulating blood pressure
What is the adverb in the sentence Thereafter he looked both ways when crossing the road
The adverb in your sentence is 'thereafter'.
Which of the following best defines sense of self
Your idea of who you are.
What is the Best defines television genres
A classification that helps define television shows into different groups