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Marianna [84]
4 years ago
13

A verb form that functions as a noun is called a(n) .

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2 answers:
Alekssandra [29.7K]4 years ago
6 0

Answer:

  Gerund.

Explanation:

  A gerund is a form of a verb when the actions is not yet finished. It main difference from the other verbs is that it ends with "ing". Often, but not exclusively, it functions as a noun. Which means that can receive and perform an action. But it also retains properties of a verb, like being modificable by an adverb.

  I hope this answer helps you.

deff fn [24]4 years ago
6 0

A verb form that functions as a noun is called a GERUND

<h3>Further Explanation </h3>

A verb that acts as a noun is called a gerund. It is easy to identify a gerund by looking at the form: infinitive+-ing. In the sentence, a gerund can be subjects, subject complement, direct objects, and objects of the preposition. Sometimes, a gerund can appear as a gerund phrase.

Gerund as Subject:

1. Studying is important if you want to be successful.

2. Singing is my favorite thing to do in my spare time.

3. Drinking milk is good for your health.

4. Walking is good exercise.

5. Smoking is prohibited in this area.

<u>Gerund as Direct Object</u>

1. Joan enjoys watching TV.

2. My mother likes making jewelry.

3. She imagines winning the raffle.

<u>Gerund as an object of the preposition</u>

1. Have you ever read a book about riding a horse?

2. I am thinking about living in Seoul.

<u>Gerund a subject complement </u>

1. My dog favorite activity is sleeping.

2. What I am looking forward to is winning lotteries.

<h3>Learn more </h3>

Example of gerund brainly.com/question/1129193

True statements about gerund brainly.com/question/8643798

Identify a gerund brainly.com/question/6769076

Keywords: gerund, gerund as an object, gerund as the subject

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