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IRISSAK [1]
3 years ago
8

What is a gerund, and how does it function in a sentence? (1 point)

English
1 answer:
Charra [1.4K]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.

Explanation:

....and as a noun, it can play the role of a subject or as an object (just as "regular" nouns do.)

    S

Smoking is hazardous to one's health.

                O

I enjoy playing soccer at the park.

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