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Gerunds
Gerunds
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Gerunds
Gerunds are defined as the “ ing” form of a
verb.
1 Used as subjects and complements.
Skiing is my favorite sport.
Seeing is believing.
2 Used as objects following prepositions and prepositional expressions.
Thanks for tending my children.
The job consists of typing and answering the phone.
3. Used as objects following certain verbs.
The children enjoyed watching the parade.
Ms. Terrell avoided paying her taxes until it was too late.
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Gerunds
Point out the gerunds in the sentence.
1. What I most dislike is smoking.
2. I am tired of waiting.
3. He is fond of swimming.
4. I liked reading poetry.
5. He was punished of telling a lie.
6. Stop playing.
7. Children love making mud castles.
8. Hunting deer is not allowed in this country.
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Gerunds
Add gerunds to the verbs
1.Teach.
2.Learn.
3.Wait.
4.Jog.
5.Slap.
6.Spit.
7.Age.
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Gerunds
Add gerunds to the verbs
1.Preach.
2.Earn.
3.Create.
4.Hog.
5.Clap.
6.Slit.
7.Cage.
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Gerunds
Make gerunds and complete the sentence.
1.Rahul enjoys_____(Jump).
2.Henry likes_____ (Gamble).
3.Rose loves_____(Dream).
4.Fatty loves_____(Hog).
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Gerunds
Make gerunds and complete the sentence.
1.Scarlett likes_____(Nap).
2. Arsene enjoys_____ (Drum).
3.Father loves_____(Encourage).
4.Mother loves_____(Care).
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