-ing forms functions

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Hello guys,I know an -ing form word may have one of these functions: a verb, adjective, noun, or adverb depending on the context.First, agree?Two, which function of them does exist in each sentence below:1- Learning English is fun. 2- It's a working day. 3- I'm going to the collegue.4- Speaking with his friend, he passed in front of me!5- He is interested in playing piano.

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

I don't agree it can function as an adverb, but it can be part of an adverbial phrase.

Regarding two - what do YOU think?

CalifJim · Answer

KhoshtipManfunctions: a verb, adjective, noun, or adverb

Strictly speaking those are not functions; they are lexical categories.
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1- Learning English is fun. gerund, noun, subject
2- It's a working day. (day for working) gerund, but a modifying gerund, therefore adjective
3- I'm going to the collegue. verb in the verb phrase 'am going'.
4- Speaking with his friend, he passed in front of me! participle, adverbial Cf, 'passed me quickly'
5- He is interested in playing piano. gerund, noun, object of the preposition 'in'

CJ

KhoshtipMan · Answer

BarbaraPAwhat do YOU think?

I think these are:

1- Learning English is fun. (It's a verb to me, because it expresses an act)
2- It's a working day. (an adjective)
3- I'm going to the collegue. (an adverb of state — "am" the main verb)
4- Speaking with his friend, he passed in front of me! (Adverb of state)
5- He is interested in playing piano. (a noun)

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