It can be in some situations such as in the statement "Would you like to have a dance?"
Other times it'll just be a verb.
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Yes, the word 'dancing' is a type of noun called a gerund.
A gerund is the present participle of a verb (the -ing word) that also functions as an adjective and a noun.
Examples:
I'll be dancing at your wedding. (verb)
I've worn out my dancing shoes. (adjective)
I've signed up for dancing as my extra curricular activity. (noun)
Yes, the word 'dances' is the plural form of the singular noun 'dance'.
The word 'dances' is both a noun (dance, dances) and a verb (dance, dances, dancing, danced).
Examples:
I enjoyed the dances at the folk festival. (noun)
She dances like a pro. (verb)
It can be in some situations such as in the statement "Would you like to have a dance?"
Other times it'll just be a verb.
Predicate: "is" Adjective: "oldest" Noun: "dancing"
The word dancing is the present participle of the verb to dance. The present participle of a verb (an -ing word) is also an adjective and a verbal noun called a gerund. Example sentences:Verb: I'll be dancing at your wedding.Adjective: I've worn out my dancing shoes.Noun: I've signed up for dancing as my extra curricular activity.
The plural of dance is dances.dances
The word 'dancing' is the present participle, present tense of the verb to dance.The present participle of the verb is also a gerund (verbal noun) and an adjective.EXAMPLESverb: Maggie was dancing with her dad.noun: Dancing helps me keep in shape.adjective: Jack could use some dancing lessons.
She will entertain us all with her dancing and singing. (verb form) Video Games provide kids with hours of entertainment.(noun form) She is a fascinating entertainer.(noun form)