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The Berean
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allsmiles said:
Main Entry: ger·und
Pronunciation: 'jer-&nd
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin gerundium, from Latin gerundus, gerundive of gerere to bear, carry on
1 : a verbal noun in Latin that expresses generalized or uncompleted action
2 : any of several linguistic forms analogous to the Latin gerund in languages other than Latin; especially : the English verbal noun in -ing that has the function of a substantive and at the same time shows the verbal features of tense, voice, and capacity to take adverbial qualifiers and to govern objects
That dictionary definition is pretty loaded with grammar jargon.
In a nutshell, a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.
They're especially common as names of sports: skiing, fencing, throwing, curling, golfing, bowling, running, hurdling, wrestling...
This evening I'm bowling with my buddy. - "Bowling" acts as a verb.
Bowling is fun. - "Bowling" acts as a noun, as a name of the sport/activity, and is therefore a gerund.
Some other verbs that are often used as gerunds: Painting, drawing, sculting, driving, singing, dancing, loitering, working, exercising, moving, traveling... Any verb that can be used in my example in place of "Bowling" (even if it isn't really fun).
In a nutshell, a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.
They're especially common as names of sports: skiing, fencing, throwing, curling, golfing, bowling, running, hurdling, wrestling...
This evening I'm bowling with my buddy. - "Bowling" acts as a verb.
Bowling is fun. - "Bowling" acts as a noun, as a name of the sport/activity, and is therefore a gerund.
Some other verbs that are often used as gerunds: Painting, drawing, sculting, driving, singing, dancing, loitering, working, exercising, moving, traveling... Any verb that can be used in my example in place of "Bowling" (even if it isn't really fun).
Caledvwlch
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Ok, let's move on to "dangling participles."
Caledvwlch
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Touche. :dunce:Zakath said:If you flossed more frequently, you wouldn't have that problem...
asilentskeptic
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Ow... talk about a hijacked thread! Someone start a "Proper English" thread!
Speaking *gerund* properly, and typing *gerund* properly are important in debate... Showering *another* is important to!
Speaking *gerund* properly, and typing *gerund* properly are important in debate... Showering *another* is important to!
The Berean
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allsmiles said:
That describes like James Randi to a tee...
Sticks
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:rotfl:
SUTG
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You used your first post to put a :rotfl: on a thread from 2005?
Ok, to each their own, I guess.
Welcome to TOL. :e4e:
Mr. 5020
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:devil:
And now fiddy tweny repped him back down again
You wanna blow some long gone poster back and forth like a leaf in the wind Mr.?
Bring it
Why don't you bring it on me if pushing that button makes you feel that good
Sticks
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Who cares where I post first and how I do it? Is it a competition or something? I'm here to be entertained by others' discussions and have discussions of my own with people, not keep track of when, what, or where I post.
Thanks for welcoming me.
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