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what is the meaning of gerunds in english
A gerund is any of various nonfinite verb forms in various languages; most often, but not exclusively, one that functions as a noun.
what are some examples of a gerund
Some examples of Gerunds as subjects are: Reading is relaxing. Writing is an exchange of ideas.
how can you spot gerunds in sentences
One way to spot a gerund is to notice that they always end in -ing. Just remember they're not the only players in the game ending in -ing.

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