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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
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A gerund is a verb form ending in “-ing” that functions as a noun (e.g., “Swimming is her favorite activity”). A present participle is also a verb form ending in “-ing” but is used as part of a verb phrase to indicate continuous action (e.g., “She is swimming in the pool”).