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Anonymous
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what is the difference between the gerund and
present participle?
present participle?
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RonBee
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A gerund is a verb acting as a noun. It functions as a noun. A past participle is a form of a verb. You can find out more in our glossary.
Gerund:
Past participle:
Gerund:
- Swimming is fun.
Past participle:
- I like to go swimming.
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If you have the verb BE + -ing or an -ing form is used as an adjective, then it is the present paticiple. When iit is used as a noun, as Ron says, or after a preposition, it is a gerund. ;-)
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