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:
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Gerund:
- Names what does the action of the sentence.
- Functions as a noun.
- Often ends in "-ing".
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Not a Gerund:
- Tells the main action of the sentence.
- Functions as a verb.
- Names what receives the action of the sentence.
Example Sentences:
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Gerund: "Swimming is fun."
- "Swimming" is a gerund (noun) that names the action.
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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!