Reading history makes one wise.

Here, 'Reading' is-

A

Main verb

B

Gerund

C

Participle

D

None of these

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Sentence: Reading history makes one wise.

  • Here, ‘Reading’ is a Gerund

Explanation:

  • A Gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun (subject, object, or complement) in a sentence

  • In this sentence, ‘Reading’ acts as the subject

General rule for Gerunds:

  • Formed by verb + ing

  • Functions both as a noun and retains some qualities of a verb

  • Gerunds do not describe action; they act as nouns

Uses of Gerunds in sentences:

  • As Subject or Object

  • As Object of a Preposition

  • As Nominative Absolute

  • As part of a Compound Noun

More examples:

  • Swimming keeps me healthy.

  • Painting calms my mind.

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