Identify the following italicized word as a gerund, participle, or infinitive. wishing will never make your dreams come true. a. gerundb. participlec. infinitive

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Question :- Identify the following italicized word as a gerund, participle, or infinitive.

Wishing will never make your dreams come true.

A. Gerund

B. Participle

C. Infinitive

Answer :- The verb 'wishing' is a gerund as it's a verb acting as a noun in this sentence.

• Gerunds are also known as verbal noun.

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The correct answer is "gerund"

Explanation:

A gerund is formed by verb+ing and always acts as a noun in a sentence.

In this case, the gerund is "wishing" and it is the noun and subject of the sentence.

The rest of the options are incorrect since an infinitive is formed by verb+to (To swim). A present participle is formed by verb + ing but functions as an adjective instead of a noun (breaking news).

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