Functions of gerund

A gerund is a word that is created with a verb but functions as a noun, always ending in -ing. Being used as a noun, a gerund can function as a subject, a subject complement, a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of a preposition.

1. What are the four types of gerunds?
2. What are the elements of gerund?
3. What is the rule of gerund?
4. How do you identify a gerund function?
5. What are the most common gerunds?
6. What is the main characteristic of gerunds?
7. What is the rule of gerund?
8. What is the structure of gerund?
9. Why is it called gerund?

What are the four types of gerunds?

1 Subject: Biking is my newest hobby. 2 Subject complement: My preferred commuting method is biking. 3 Direct object: I love biking. 4 Indirect object: My sister gave biking a try.

What are the elements of gerund?

A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. The term verbal indicates that a gerund, like the other two kinds of verbals, is based on a verb and therefore expresses action or a state of being.

What is the rule of gerund?

Infinitives and gerunds are noun forms. If used before the main verb, they are the subject of the verb; after the main verb, they are the object of the verb. If a preposition is used after the verb, do not use an infinitive. If a common expression ends with a preposition, then it may be followed by a gerund.

How do you identify a gerund function?

A gerund is a word that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. The base word of a gerund is a verb, and therefore it expresses action or a state of being.

What are the most common gerunds?

Some common verbs that are followed by gerund are: avoid, enjoy, finish, hate, keep, like, love, don't mind, prefer, recommend, spend time, stop, suggest, etc.

What is the main characteristic of gerunds?

A gerund is what is called a verbal noun. This means that it occupies a middle ground between a verb and a noun and shows characteristics of both. It is active in meaning and only exists in the singular form. Deponent verbs also have gerunds that are formed in a similar way.

What is the rule of gerund?

Infinitives and gerunds are noun forms. If used before the main verb, they are the subject of the verb; after the main verb, they are the object of the verb. If a preposition is used after the verb, do not use an infinitive. If a common expression ends with a preposition, then it may be followed by a gerund.

What is the structure of gerund?

A gerund is a noun made from a verb root plus ing (a present participle).

Why is it called gerund?

An -ing form is termed gerund when it behaves as a verb within a clause (so that it may be modified by an adverb or have an object); but the resulting clause as a whole (sometimes consisting of only one word, the gerund itself) functions as a noun within the larger sentence.