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A gerund is a verb form that ends in “ing”
and is used as a noun in a sentence.
It can be used as:
An indirect object
A subject
A direct object
An object of the preposition
A predicate noun
Subject:
builds strength and endurance.
Direct object:
Some people enjoy
.
Object of the preposition:
What are the benefits of
?
Predicate noun:
My favorite activity is
.
A gerund phrase is a group of words that
includes a gerund and other words that
completes its meaning.
subject
is a good habit.
Direct object
Many people enjoy
.
Object of the preposition
Tell me something about
Find the gerunds, gerund phrases and what part of sentence they take.
1. Many people enjoy running.
2. Exercising this way can be good for your
health.
3. Jogging may be a better word for what most
runners do.
4. Most joggers enjoy running all year long.
5. They must be careful about dressing properly
for the weather.
1. Getting some exercise every day is
important
2. A common exercise for people of all ages is
biking.
3. According to many mothers, the best
exercise for their children is cleaning their
rooms.
4. My family’s getting ready to go on a trip
was a huge task.
5. Willie’s favorite pastimes include sleeping
and sleeping.
6. I am thinking of retiring next year.