Exploring the Concept of Gerunds in English Grammar

Emma from English explains gerunds, which look like verbs but function as nouns. She covers how to recognize and use gerunds in various contexts, such as subjects, objects, and after prepositions. The video also touches on common expressions with gerunds and the difference between gerunds and infinitives. Emma encourages viewers to practice by writing sentences using gerunds.

What is a gerund?

• A noun used as an adjective

• A verb used as a noun

• A noun used as a verb

• A verb used as an adjective

How is a gerund formed?

• By adding -s to the base form of a verb

• By adding -ly to the base form of a verb

• By adding -ed to the base form of a verb

• By adding -ing to the base form of a verb

Which of the following sentences contains a gerund?

• I jog every morning.

• He jogged yesterday.

• Jogging is one of my favorite activities.

• She will jog tomorrow.

In the sentence 'I love jogging,' what is 'jogging'?

• An adverb

• A noun

• An adjective

• A verb

Which verb can be followed by a gerund?

• Decide

• Want

• Enjoy

• Plan

Which sentence correctly uses a gerund after a preposition?

• She is good at to sing.

• She is good at singing.

• She is good at sing.

• She is good at sang.

Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'In spite of being tired, he finished the race.'

• Tired

• Being

• Finished

• In spite of

Which expression is commonly followed by a gerund?

• Plan to

• Decide to

• Want to

• Can't help

What is the gerund in the sentence: 'I can't stand working late.'?

• Late

• Working

• Stand

• Can't

Which sentence uses a gerund correctly after a verb?

• I decided going to the park.

• I enjoy going to the park.

• I plan going to the park.

• I want going to the park.