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Identify the gerund and gerund phrase in each of the following sentences.

As a young boy, Mark displayed an interest in learning.
gerund:



Becoming a lawyer was his ultimate goal.
gerund:

gerund phrase:


The teaching in his university demanded a great amount of diligence.
gerund:

gerund phrase:


In addition to his classes, he devoted time each day for studying on his own.
gerund:

gerund phrase:


Mark's searching for knowledge allowed him to graduate with honors.
gerund:

gerund phrase:


Browsing in bookstores was popular with him and his friends.
gerund:

gerund phrase:





Facing his teachers was never frightening for him.
gerund

gerund phrase

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As a young boy, Mark displayed an interest in learning.

gerund:  learning

Becoming a lawyer was his ultimate goal.

gerund:  Becoming

gerund phrase:  Becoming a lawyer

The teaching in his university demanded a great amount of diligence.

gerund: teaching

gerund phrase:  teaching in his university

In addition to his classes, he devoted time each day for studying on his own.

gerund:  studying

gerund phrase:  studying on his own


Mark's searching for knowledge allowed him to graduate with honors.

gerund:  searching

gerund phrase:  searching for knowledge

Browsing in bookstores was popular with him and his friends.

gerund: Browsing

gerund phrase:  Browsing in bookstores


Facing his teachers was never frightening for him.

gerund  : Facing

gerund phrase: Facing his teachers

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The gerunds and gerund phrases in each sentence are the following:

1. gerund: learning

2. gerund: becoming

   gerund phrase: becoming a lawyer

3. gerund: teaching

   gerund phrase: the teaching in his university

4. gerund: studying

   gerund phrase: studying on his own

5. gerund: searching

   gerund phrase: Mark's searching for knowledge

6. gerund: browsing

   gerund phrase: browsing in bookstores

7. gerund: facing

gerund phrase: facing his teachers

  • A gerund is a word that functions as a noun in a sentence. It is formed by adding -ing to the base form of a verb.
  • Examples: doing, becoming, eating, playing, etc.
  • A gerund phrase is a group of words composed of a gerund and modifiers or objects related to that gerund.
  • A gerund phrase also functions as a noun.
  • Example: Being kind shows strength. - gerund phrase: being kind.
  • In conclusion, the answers above are in accordance with the definitions of gerund and gerund phrase.

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