Gerunds

Gerunds

1 of 3 verbals

Poll

How familiar are you with gerunds?

• Never heard of them

• I have heard of the word before

• I kind of understand what they are

• I know exactly what they are

What are verbals?

• A verbal is a word formed from a verb but functioning as a different part of speech

What are gerunds?

• A verbal that ends in ing but functions as a noun

• Swimming, running, bowling, rowing

• Swimming is a great activity during the summer.

• Waterparks are a great activity during the summer.

Gerunds can also act as direct objects, subject compliments, and objects of prep.

• People have never liked my dancing.

• The coach forbids any slow running during games.

• Subject compliments

• I wish I was bowling with my friends

• One of my favorite hobbies is fishing

• Object of preposition

• The police arrested the man for speeding

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences contains a gerund?

• Clara was stealing necklaces from other people.

• Caden wore his tutu and was dancing the whole day.

• Rowing is a sport that seems quite difficult

Gerunds can also be phrases

• Leaving for college is a tough experience for the entire family.

• I was excited about flying back to New York.

Open Ended

Write two sentences where gerunds are being used?