Question
Download Solution PDFIn the given sentences, choose the option which correctly identifies the Part of Speech of the underlined word in each case.
Swimming has a number of health giving benefits.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is '4' i.e. Noun .
Key Points
- The word "Swimming" in the given sentence acts as a noun.
- In this context, it refers to the activity or sport of swimming, rather than functioning as a verb.
- When a verb takes the form of a gerund (verb + -ing) and is used as a subject, it functions as a noun.
Correct sentence: Swimming has a number of health-giving benefits.
Additional Information
- Gerunds:
- A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
- Example: Swimming is enjoyable.
- Usage: Gerunds can act as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.
- Part of Speech Identification:
- Adjective: Describes or modifies a noun. Example: health-giving.
- Conjunction: Connects clauses or sentences. Example: and, but.
- Verb: Indicates an action or state. Example: swim.
- Noun: Names a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: Swimming.
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