Transcript What is a gerund phrase?

GERUND
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What is a gerund?
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Definition:
A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing
and functions in a sentence as a noun.
smoking
writing
swimming
staying
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FORMS OF GERUND
verb + ing
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HOW TO USE GERUND
A gerund functions as a noun, it
occupies some positions in a sentence
that a noun ordinary would, for example:
 Subject
 Direct object
 Subject complement
 Object of preposition.
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1) Gerund as subject
Travelling might satisfy your desire for
new experiences.
2) Gerund as direct object
They do not appreciate my singing.
3) Gerund as subject complement
My cat’s favourite activity is speeping.
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4) Gerund as object of preposition
The police arrested him for speeding.
5) Gerund after verb patterns
admit ,avoid, carry on, consider, delay
deny, dislike, can’t help, enjoy, finish
give up, imagine, include, involve
justify, keep, mention, mind, practise…
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6) Gerund after special phrases
to be busy, couldn’t help, don’t mind
feel like, how ahout, it is no good
it is no use, spend on time, there is no
there is no point, what about, worth…..
There is no point complaining further.
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7) Gerund after preposition
After having a shower, I waited for Palin.
8) Gerund in passive
 We often use a gerund after the verbs:
need, require,and want. In this case,the
gerund has a passive sence:
I have three shirts that need washing.
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GERUND PHRASE
GERUND PHRASE
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What is a gerund phrase?
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Definition:
A gerund phrase is a group of words
consisting of a gerund and the modifiers
and or pronoun, noun phrase that
functions as the direct object, indirect
object, or complement of the action or
state expressed in the gerund.
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FORMS OF GERUND PHRASE
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Gerund+ direct object
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Gerund+ direct object + pre- phrase
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Gerund+ direct obj + to in-phrase(adv)
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HOW TO USE GERUND PHRASE
Subject
Direct
object
Subject complement
Object of preposition ( for)
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Examples
Finding a good teacher needs time.
 I hope that you appreciate my offering
you this opportunity.
 Obama’s strategy has been lying to his
supporters.
 You might get in trouble for taking an
illness to avoid work.
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