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Why is reading not a gerund?
Reading can act as a gerund when it functions as a noun, such as in the phrase "I enjoy reading." In this case, "reading" is a noun that represents the activity of reading.
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)
Is reading a gerund?
It is a gerund in the sentence, "Reading is her favorite pastime." It is a present participle in "'Crime and Punishment' is what she is currently reading ."
Is the word trained a participle or a gerund?
The word "trained" can be both a participle and a gerund depending on its use in a sentence. As a participle, it functions as an adjective (e.g., "the trained dog"). As a gerund, it functions as a noun (e.g., "training is important").
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 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."
Is write a gerund?
No. Gerunds end - ing eg writing, reading, cycling. But they must be used as a noun (not a verb) to be a gerund. I like reading. reading = a gerund I am reading a good book. reading = a verb
Why is reading not a gerund?
Reading can act as a gerund when it functions as a noun, such as in the phrase "I enjoy reading." In this case, "reading" is a noun that represents the activity of reading.
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)
Is reading a gerund?
It is a gerund in the sentence, "Reading is her favorite pastime." It is a present participle in "'Crime and Punishment' is what she is currently reading ."
A gerund is a verb that functions as a what?
A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun. eg I like reading -- Here the verb reading is functioning as a noun.
Is the word trained a participle or a gerund?
The word "trained" can be both a participle and a gerund depending on its use in a sentence. As a participle, it functions as an adjective (e.g., "the trained dog"). As a gerund, it functions as a noun (e.g., "training is important").
Can a verb and a gerund be the same word?
Of course. A gerund is a word ending in -ing. So running is a gerund AND a verb.
In the sentence His hobby is programming computers is the word programming a gerund or a verb?
I believe it is a gerund, try reading the sentence dropping the word computers: "His hobby is programming" Programming = subject complement of the verb is. At least that is what I got out of this page - http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/gerund.htm
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 abstract noun for reading?
The abstract noun form for the verb 'to read' is the gerund reading.
Is the word reading a verb?
Yes, it is a verb in the gerund (any verb ending in -ing) form. It could also be a present participle depending on the sentence.
