Question

i. __________(steal) is a punishable offence. (Supply a suitable Gerund.)
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Answer 1

Supply a suitable Gerund - Stealing (steal) is a punishable offense.

Explanation:

• The gerund is defined as the 'ing' form of the verb, which also acts as a noun.

• For the given word 'Steal' - the gerund form is Stealing, which also acts as the present participle.

• Steal or stealing means to take someone else's property without their permission.

• 'Stealing' acts as both verb and noun.

• Some examples of Gerund are:

1. Read - Reading
2. Write - Writing
3. Swim - Swimming
4. Shop - Shopping

Answer 2

Answer:

stealing is a punishable offence