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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
What is a gerund as a compound subject?
Please explain and give me some examples. Thanks, Debbie
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Compound subjects ? I usually get in trouble with this one–others jump in to reveal my gerunds as mere participles or adjectives– but here are some: Hunting and fishing are prohibited. Singing and dancing keep my weekends lively.
- Compound subjects ?
- I usually get in trouble with this one–others jump in to reveal my gerunds as mere participles or adjectives– but here are some: Hunting and fishing are prohibited.
- Singing and dancing keep my weekends lively.
- And as part of a compound noun : Camping gear is needed for this trek.
- Did you bring your fishing license ?
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Compound subjects? I usually get in trouble with this one–others jump in to reveal my gerunds as mere participles or adjectives– but here are some:
Hunting and fishing are prohibited.
Singing and dancing keep my weekends lively.
And as part of a compound noun:
Camping gear is needed for this trek.
Did you bring your fishing
Hunting and fishing are prohibited.
Singing and dancing keep my weekends lively.
And as part of a compound noun:
Camping gear is needed for this trek.
Did you bring your fishing
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