Sentence Gerund Not a Gerund The word names what does the action of the sentence. The word tells the main action of the sentence. The word functions as a verb. The word names what receives the action of the sentence. The word functions as a noun.

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It appears that you are looking to differentiate between gerunds and non-gerund forms of words in sentences. Here's a breakdown of the characteristics you've listed:

  1. Gerund:

    • Names what does the action of the sentence.
    • Functions as a noun.
    • Often ends in "-ing".
  2. Not a Gerund:

    • Tells the main action of the sentence.
    • Functions as a verb.
    • Names what receives the action of the sentence.

Example Sentences:

  1. Gerund: "Swimming is fun."

    • "Swimming" is a gerund (noun) that names the action.
  2. Not a Gerund: "He swims every day."

    • "Swims" is a verb that tells the main action of the sentence.

If you have specific examples or a specific context in mind, feel free to provide them for further clarification!