Identify the gerund and gerund phrase in each of the following sentences.

As a young boy, Mark displayed an interest in learning.

gerund:

Becoming a lawyer was his ultimate goal.

gerund:

gerund phrase:

The teaching in his university demanded a great amount of diligence.

gerund:

gerund phrase:

In addition to his classes, he devoted time each day for studying on his own.

gerund:

gerund phrase:

Mark's searching for knowledge allowed him to graduate with honors.

gerund:

gerund phrase:

Browsing in bookstores was popular with him and his friends.

gerund:

gerund phrase:

Facing his teachers was never frightening for him.

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gerund phrase

As a young boy, Mark displayed an interest in learning.

gerund: learning

Becoming a lawyer was his ultimate goal.

gerund: Becoming

gerund phrase: Becoming a lawyer

The teaching in his university demanded a great amount of diligence.

gerund: teaching

gerund phrase: teaching in his university

In addition to his classes, he devoted time each day for studying on his own.

gerund: studying

gerund phrase: studying on his own

Mark's searching for knowledge allowed him to graduate with honors.

gerund: searching

gerund phrase: searching for knowledge

Browsing in bookstores was popular with him and his friends.

gerund: Browsing

gerund phrase: Browsing in bookstores

Facing his teachers was never frightening for him.

gerund : Facing

gerund phrase: Facing his teachers