10 examples of gerund in English grammar
Gerund means present forms of verbs with ing added to verbs. Gerund is one of the commonly used term of non-finite verbs. Students need to learn about the definition of gerund first. Then they will find more details about rules of forming gerund, applying it in proper places within a sentence. A gerund is particularly formed by adding ing with main verb. Gerund focuses on referring actions of verbs and mentioning the reasons for a particular event. Gerund is basically used as noun in a sentence. When ing is added to verbs its function is changed as gerund. Generally, students know that ing form of verbs are used in continuous tenses. But verb added with ing works as noun which is gerund.
The structure of gerund is like present participle. So, students must know the difference between participle and gerund to avoid confusion. To form gerund ing can be added to any verb. If a verb ends with e then e will be removed and ing will be placed at the end. Verbs ending with ie will be replaced with y and the ing will be added with it. Gerund can used as subject, direct object and indirect object in a sentence. In all the cases it functions as noun. It can also be used as object of preposition. If we need to use verbs as nouns then we have to form it as gerund in sentences. Gerund can be used with modifiers and an object which form gerund phrases. Gerund can be used as noun in a sentence and gerund phrase in another sentence. It often functions as present participle to define different continuous tenses. Students will understand clearly from different applications in examples. The main purpose of gerund is noun in a sentence. Students will identify difference between gerund and participle from its application.
Examples:-
- Working out has become a part of my daily routine.
- Swimming is good for health.
- Baking is a new hobby now to me.
- She considers singing as good option for mental peace.
- Comparing with others will take you nowhere.
- We have spent the whole day on
- Camping near mountain always gives an amazing experience.
- Smoking is injurious to health.
- I like dancing in free time.
- We should focus on spending more time with family.
All the highlighted words in the above sentences are examples of gerund.