Gerunds as Subjects

Gerunds as Subjects

USE

• A gerund or a gerund phrase can be the subject of a sentence.

  
  

• Swimming uses more muscles of the body than almost any other form of exercise.

• Watching sports isn’t nearly as fun as playing them.

Make negative

• Make a gerund or gerund phrase negative by putting not before it.

• Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight.

  Not warming up before you exercise can lead to injuries.

• Note that a gerund subject takes a singular verb.

  Getting in shape takes time and effort

Superlative + Present Perfect

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  The present perfect can be used after a superlative.

• This is the most exciting sporting event I’ve been to in a long time.

• Who is the best football player you’ve ever seen?