is an -ing word a verb?

Question

thanks for the help!

Answer 1

When not part of a compound verb (i.e., were singing), it is a special kind of verbal noun, called a gerund:

Gerunds
A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. The term verbal indicates that a gerund, like the other two kinds of verbals, is based on a verb and therefore expresses action or a state of being. However, since a gerund functions as a noun, it occupies some positions in a sentence that a noun ordinarily would, for example: subject, direct object, subject complement, and object of preposition.

Answer 2

-ing symbolizes for most words that it is present. Mo is running, or I am dancing. However, that does not mean that there are no verbs that don't end in -ing, but most present ones are. A present verb that does not end in -ing is sit. I sit down, that is a present verb that does not end in -ing. I hope I helped, and happy holidays! Well I'm a butt, I didn't read the question in it's entirety. String- although that is both verb and noun Bling King ping- noun wing bing- noun as in a sound Nothing Something Clothing filling (noun) being (noun) kindling (noun) seedling duckling fling ring batwing Gerunds are also verbs working as nouns. They are the linking verb compliment, so they act as a noun. Example Megan is swimming. Almost all verbs can work as gerunds. fling ring batwing

Answer 3

YES and no. Honestly it depends on how it is used in the sentence. An -ing word can be a noun or a verb.

For Example:

Verb: I am swimming in the pool. (the verb is "am swimming")

Noun: I enjoy the sport of swimming. (swimming is a noun)

Answer 4

Yeah, in most cases it would be the past or present tense form of the word, as in "I am running" or "They were swimming"

Answer 5

no its part of a verb

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

No a thing is not a verb.
Even a sting is not.
A fling is not.

Answer 9

only if used with an adverb, is, was, were, etc.