gerund
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What is a Gerund?
A noun made from a verbWalking is a good form of exercise.
• Acts as subjectsCooking dinner at home will help you save money.
• Acts as objectsI hate getting spam emails.
• Acts as complements (describe or explain the subject/object of a sentence)
I have difficulties waking up on time.
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.
Gerunds as Objects of 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.
Gerunds with Possessives
• Sara’s cooking makes mine look like dog food.
• I really like his singing voice.
Gerunds in the PAST
Having met Jane in my first week of school helped me throughout my college career.
* We use a past gerund to emphasize the difference in time between two actions.
*The simple gerund is also correct in many situations.
Meeting Jane in my first week of school helped me throughout my college career.
Gerunds in the PASSIVE
Present: being + past participle
I don’t like being told what to do.
Past:having been + past participle
I’m still angry at having been told what to do.