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Identify whether the underlined word is a gerund or a present participle:
They love surfing in the summer.

A
Past Participle
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B
Present Participle
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C
Gerund
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None
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Solution

The correct option is C Gerund
The underlined verb is a gerund because it functions as a noun apart from being structured as a verb. It is the object of the sentence. It does not function as an adjective and, thus, is not a participle. Thus, Option C is the correct answer. Options A,B, and D are all incorrect.

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