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Gerunds vs nouns

What's the difference between a gerund and a noun? Can we put an adjective before a gerund?

  

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pen grape 927 What's the difference between a gerund and a noun? A gerund is a verb, specifically the present participle form (v-ing), that is used in a sentence where a noun would normally be used. That is: a subject of a verb, object of a verb, or object of a preposition.

  • pen grape 927 What's the difference between a gerund and a noun?
  • A gerund is a verb, specifically the present participle form (v-ing), that is used in a sentence where a noun would normally be used.
  • That is: a subject of a verb, object of a verb, or object of a preposition.
  • pen grape 927 Can we put an adjective before a gerund?
  • Yes, if it makes sense.
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pen grape 927What's the difference between a gerund and a noun?

A gerund is a verb, specifically the present participle form (v-ing), that is used in a sentence where a noun would normally be used. That is: a subject of a verb, object of a verb, or object of a preposition.

pen grape 927Can we put an adjective before a gerund?

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