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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

We should probably call the neighbors about that barking dog running through their yard. Which of the following correctly describes the verbal and its function in this sentence? (5 points) Barking is a present participle describing the dog. Barking is a gerund describing the dog. Running is a present participle describing the dog. Running is a past participle describing the dog.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Serenity74

OpenStudy (serenity74):

What do you think is the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a

OpenStudy (serenity74):

why?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because barking is the word they used to describe the dog

OpenStudy (serenity74):

Hmmmm that's right but what's a gerund? present participle? past participale? hmm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whoops sorry i think my answer is b now. i just googled what a gerund was

OpenStudy (serenity74):

YES :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!!!

OpenStudy (serenity74):

Generally you have to know what those mean before you can determine your answer :) Hope you learned something new today! :) Let me know if you need anything else :) Just tag me lol and don't forget to close this!!!!

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