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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which words are the first and last words of the gerund phrase in this sentence? Do not postpone evacuating the area before the storm. A. do evacuating B. evacuating storm C. postpone evacuating <~~ Is This Correct? D. evacuating area

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think its C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Definition: A gerund is the form of a verb when it acts as a noun; a gerund (often known as an -ing word) is a noun formed from a verb by adding -ing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes i understand the meaning i want know if i'm understanding it right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it says in the sentence what not to do meaning you can do as in a verb correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

example: Studying is good for you.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Studying is the verb

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and the gerund would be good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So you are correct!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:) so is it C?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C is the answer :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you xD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Np :P

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