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Gerunds

Gerunds. Similar to participial phrases, gerunds use –ING verbs However, there is not a particular place within a sentence that gerunds have to be You can identify a gerund because the –ING verb is now used as a noun TIP: a gerund can be found before an article (the, an, a).

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Gerunds

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  1. Gerunds

  2. Similar to participial phrases, gerunds use –ING verbs • However, there is not a particular place within a sentence that gerunds have to be • You can identify a gerund because the –ING verb is now used as a noun • TIP: a gerund can be found before an article (the, an, a)

  3. The skillful defusing of the bomb saved lives. • We appreciate your calling the office. • Thank you for completing the assignment. • Crying can relieve stress. • I like swimming.

  4. Identify as Participle Phrase or Gerund.Then write the verb you are referring to. • 1. She was identifying the gerund. • 2. Surfing Facebook, I found out Michael Phelps will return to competitive swimming. • 3. Keeping quiet, the girl text in class. • 4. Mr. Abraham likes talking. • 5. Drinking coffee, Ms. Lopez was finally awake.

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