gerunds

1. Gerunds

2. Gerunds and infinitives can function as: NOUNS ( subjects, objects, subject complements) As subjects, they take a singular verb. Only Gerunds can be object of the preposition.

3. To form gerunds , use the base form + ing (don’t’ forget the rules for spelling of ing form of verbs) I enjoy learning English To form negative gerunds, use not + gerund Not speaking English well is my biggest problem in this country.

4. Gerunds used as subject of the sentence. Dancing is fun.

5. Gerunds used as objects He enjoys working with children.

7. Gerunds used as object of the preposition I am thinking about taking the children to Mexico.

9. By + gerund You get good grades by studying hard. go + gerund Recreational activities: camping, dancing, sightseeing, swimming, skiing, fishing, jogging, I will go fishing with you tomorrow .

10. Some expressions are used with gerunds Be busy, can’t help, have fun, it’s no use, it’s not worth

11. G erunds can occur in the perfect form but not in the progressive form having done It is used to indicate that the activity is in the past We appreciate having heard her sing.

12. A gerund can be used in the passive form I dislike being told a lie.

13. The End!