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A Gerund is formed by adding -ing to the word. English has different rules about adding -ing. For example, words that end in a vowel or consonant; words that need a consonant doubled first; words ending in y.
Examples:
Add
Adding (no changes before -ing)
Abide
Abiding (drop the e first)
bed
bedding (double the consonant)
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Is the use of a gerund beginning a sentence acceptable?
Using a gerund at the beginning of a sentence is perfectly acceptable.
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.
When do you know if the sentence has a gerund of gerund phrase?
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. A gerund phrase includes the gerund, any modifiers or complements related to the gerund, and all words that come before the gerund and act as its subject. You can identify a gerund or gerund phrase in a sentence by looking for verbs ending in -ing that function as a noun.
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".
What are examples of gerund phrases?
Examples of gerund phrases include: "Swimming in the pool" (swimming is the gerund) "Reading a book before bed" (reading is the gerund) "Eating ice cream on a hot day" (eating is the gerund)
What is the gerund form of to make?
The gerund or present participle of 'to make' is making.Example: "I like making scones."
Is the use of a gerund beginning a sentence acceptable?
Using a gerund at the beginning of a sentence is perfectly acceptable.
What are the subject of gerund?
It is what a gerund is not
Is chosen a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
Is delighted a gerund?
No it is not a gerund.
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.
When do you know if the sentence has a gerund of gerund phrase?
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. A gerund phrase includes the gerund, any modifiers or complements related to the gerund, and all words that come before the gerund and act as its subject. You can identify a gerund or gerund phrase in a sentence by looking for verbs ending in -ing that function as a noun.
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".
What is a gerund maker?
A gerund-maker is ing.
Is making a verb?
Yes it is a form of the verb "to make," But it may be used as a noun (gerund).
What are examples of gerund phrases?
Examples of gerund phrases include: "Swimming in the pool" (swimming is the gerund) "Reading a book before bed" (reading is the gerund) "Eating ice cream on a hot day" (eating is the gerund)
What is the gerund of to value?
The gerund form of "to value" is "valuing."
