In 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.

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  1. Adjective
  2. Conjunction
  3. Verb
  4. Noun

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Option 4 : Noun
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The 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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