Question

Is READING a helping verb? but gerund​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence. Examples: Reading helps you learn English.

Answer 2

Answer:

Question :

Is READING a helping verb? but gerund.

Answer :

It depends on the type of sentence.

For example ,

1. I am reading.

In this sentence, Reading acts as a verb.

2. Reading is my hobby.

In this sentence, Reading is a gerund.

Both has the same meaning but the way they are placed and written.

Tips :

• If it is a verb you can change the tense.

For example ,

I am reading - I was reading

• If it is a Gerund, you can not change the tense.

Reading is my hobby - Reading was my hobby.

In this sentence, the subject (Gerund) didn't change and is has been changed into was.

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