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Verb Wars Episode #1: A New Gerund The Many Functions of Verbs • Obviously we know that verbs can be used as the main action of the sentence. That’s their main purpose, but they can also serve other functions. • This trimester we’ll talk about three different types of verbs and their uses for enhancing communication. – Gerunds – Participles – Infinitives What is a Gerund? • A gerund is a verb form that ends in –ing • A gerund is a verb that is used as a noun • How can I tell if a verb is being used as a gerund? – If a verb is being used as a gerund, it will be either the subject or object of the sentence, or it will be part of a prepositional phrase (but NOT with “to”…just wait for infinitives). • Examples of gerunds: – Cooking is her favorite hobby – She has always loved singing. – He won by practicing. Let’s Practice Stephanie enjoys knitting. Answer: Knitting Let’s Practice Sleeping is my favorite hobby. Answer: Sleeping Let’s Practice Typing is really easy. Answer: typing Let’s Practice Sometimes exercising reduces my stress level. Answer: exercising Let’s Practice His favorite hobby is cooking. Answer: Cooking Let’s Practice In the past, working took up most people’s time during six days of the week. Answer: working What is a Gerund Phrase? • Gerund Phrases include the gerund and any modifiers or complements the gerund has (often a noun and its respective modifiers). The whole phrase serves as a noun. – Examples: • Swimming at the pool is my favorite summer activity. • She won by tripping the other runners. • I couldn’t stop the incessant crying of the baby. Let’s Practice His favorite hobby is cooking steak for the family. Answer: Cooking steak for the family. Let’s Practice Samantha got the job by answering the questions well. Answer: answering the questions well Let’s Practice I didn’t want to ask about taking the test. Answer: taking the test Let’s Practice Passing the WordMasters test was one of my biggest concerns. Answer: Passing the WordMasters test Let’s Practice Our greatest victory will be winning the state championship. Answer: winning the state championship Let’s Practice The dogs are very focused during their feeding. Answer: their feeding Let’s Practice My writing is often completed once I am finished with my grading. Answer: My writing AND my grading