IV. VERBAL NOUNS.

Select the nouns ending in _ing_ that are derived from verbs and have

lost all verbal function in the following sentences:—

1. That is good ploughing.

2. His writing is very legible.

3. The singing was admired by all.

A noun ending in _ing_ that is derived from a verb and has lost all

verbal function, is called a verbal noun; as, There is good _sleighing_

now.

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