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Gerunds

 A gerund is a form of verb + ing that takes the functions of a noun in a sentence.

Examples of gerunds in a sentence

Reading provides writers more ideas.

Reading is a GERUND used as a subject.

Maline’s habit is snoring.

Snoring is a GERUND used as a predicate nominative .

Vun loves teaching.

Teaching is a GERUND used as a direct object .

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Gerund Phrases

 A gerund phrase is a gerund with modifiers or complements, all acting together as a noun.

1.

Gerund + modifiers = Gerund phrase

1.1.

Possessive adjectives with gerund Examples

My writing is presented on the newspaper.

A gerund phrase as a subject

We never listen to his boasting

A gerund phrase as an object of a preposition

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1.2.

Adjectives with gerund

Loud reading makes me remember well.

A gerund phrase as a subject 1.3.

Gerund with adverb

Soledad's habit is speaking quickly.

1.4.

A gerund phrase as a predicate nominative Gerund with prepositional phrase

I enjoy studying in a quiet room

A gerund phrase as a direct object

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Gerund + complements = Gerund phrase Complements

1.Direct Objects 2.Indirect Objects 3.Objective Complements 4.Subjective Complements

NOTE: Not all of complements can be formed to be a gerund phrase. Only direct or indirect objects can be formed to be a gerund phrase.

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2.1. Gerund with direct object of the gerund

Watching television is often boring.

gerund d.o. of gerund

a GERUND PHRASE as a subject of the whole sentence

2.2. Gerund with indirect object of the gerund

Giving the poor money is not a good solution.

gerund i.o. of gerund d.o. of gerund

a GERUND PHRASE as a subject of the whole sentence

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