Verbals
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I can correctly use gerunds, participles, and infinitives in my own writing.
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Explain the difference between a gerund and a present participle.
Identify the gerund or present participle in the following sentence and explain its function: "Swimming is my favorite exercise."
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“Write a sentence using the word "dancing" as a gerund. Write a sentence using the word "reading" as a present participle. ”
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