Gerunds:What are they?

How are they used?

What is a Gerund?

A noun made from a verb (+ -ing)Walking is a good form of exercise.

• Acts as subjectsCooking dinner at home will help you save money.

• Acts as objects of verbsI hate getting spam emails. (used after certain verbs such as enjoy, dislike, prefer, like, hate)

• Acts as objects of prepositionsHe is upset about losing the soccer match.

Gerunds as Subjects

• Running is a great form of exercise.

• Taking a test is the perfect way to start a Monday.

• Not calling me back was a big mistake.

Gerunds as Objects of Verbs

• I enjoy watching funny movies.

• I remember talking with him.

• I prefer waking up late on weekends.

Gerunds as Objects of Prepositions

• He met lots of people by joining a dance club.

• I’m good at making sushi.

• I’m used to having very little sleep.

Gerunds

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