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Which of the following is a gerund?
Which of the following is a gerund?
- Running (correct)
- Ran
- Run
- To run
Which of the following is a present participle?
Which of the following is a present participle?
- Running (correct)
- To run
- Ran
- Run
What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
- Gerund is used to form progressive verb tenses, while present participle is used to form adjectives.
- Gerund is used to form adjectives, while present participle is used to form progressive verb tenses.
- Gerund is used as a noun, while present participle is used as a verb. (correct)
- Gerund is used as a verb, while present participle is used as a noun.
Flashcards
Gerund
Gerund
A verb acting as a noun.
Present Participle
Present Participle
A verb form ending in -ing, used as an adjective or part of a verb phrase.
Running (as gerund)
Running (as gerund)
The act of running.
Running (as present participle)
Running (as present participle)
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Gerund vs. Present Participle
Gerund vs. Present Participle
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Study Notes
Identifying Gerunds and Present Participles
- A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun.
- A present participle is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a verb, adjective, or adverb.
Key Differences
- The main difference between a gerund and a present participle is their function in a sentence.
- A gerund acts as a subject, complement, or object of a verb, whereas a present participle acts as a verb, adjective, or adverb.
- For example: "I love eating ice cream" (eating is a gerund) vs. "I am eating ice cream" (eating is a present participle).
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Test your knowledge of gerunds and present participles with this quiz! Identify which words are gerunds and which are present participles, and learn the difference between the two. Perfect for English language learners and grammar enthusiasts!
