Question

mention the function of underlined gerund

the squirrel was excellent in climbing ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Climbing is the gerund in the above sentence

Climbing over here is a noun as it signifies an activity

Answer 2

climbing-gerund

It is performing the function of a noun.

Explanation:

• A gerund is a verb which performs the function of a noun in the sentence.
• The verb which ends with an 'ing' is the gerunds.
• The present participle form of the verb also is writing in the same form.
• The difference between them is the function they perform.
• The present participle performs the function of a verb while a gerund performs the function of a noun.

 

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