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12 a gerunds
Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that can function as nouns. They can act as subjects, objects of verbs, or objects of prepositions. As subjects, gerunds refer to actions. As objects of verbs, gerunds indicate the action that follows certain verbs like enjoy, dislike, and prefer. As objects of prepositions, gerunds describe actions related to other nouns in the sentence. In all cases, gerunds allow verbs to take on nominal roles within sentences.
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- 1. Gerunds: What are they? Howare they used?
- 2. What is aGerund? A noun made from a verb (+ -ing) Walking is a good form of exercise. • Acts as subjects Cooking dinner at home will help you save money. • Acts as objects of verbs I hate getting spam emails. (used after certain verbs such as enjoy, dislike, prefer, like, hate) • Acts as objects of prepositions He is upset about losing the soccer match.
- 3. Gerunds as Subjects •Running is a great form of exercise. • Taking a test is the perfect way to start a Monday. • Not calling me back was a big mistake.
- 4. Gerunds as Objectsof Verbs • I enjoy watching funny movies. • I remember talking with him. • I prefer waking up late on weekends.
- 5. Gerunds as Objectsof Prepositions • He met lots of people by joining a dance club. • I’m good at making sushi. • I’m used to having very little sleep.
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