Academic Word and Gerunds as Subjets

able to be used or seen.

a setup in sotre or other location to show things easily.

hurt

continue to live after an accident, illness, or natural desaster.

Gerunds as Subjets and Subject Complements

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(draw) ____________is my favorite part of art class.

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(piano play) ____________is Kyle´s favorite pastime.

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses. (eat) ___________small meals is the best thing for your health.

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(not know) ____________ the language is a challenge for new studens.

Complete the subject of the sentences with the  gerund form of the word or phrase in parentheses.

(watch) ____________TV is a good way to learn English.

Remember - a gerund is the -ing form of a verb that cand fuction as a noun.  When a gerund or gerund phrase is the subject of a sentence, it is followed by a third-person-singular verb.  When a gerund is a subject complement, it follows a linking verb, such as be.  To form a negative gerund, usde not before the gerund. Example:  Memorizing the words is hepful, but my mistake is not being thorough.

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