LESSON 2

LECTURE
Using Gerunds as Subject and Predicate Noun

Gerunds – verbs that end in –ing

Gerund Phrase – gerund and the words that go with it.

Examples: Eating salty foods is bad for your health.

Gerund Phrase

Gio and Gia are eating fruits and vegetables.

Gerund Phrase

Uses of Gerunds
1. As a subject – when the gerund is the one being talked about in the sentence.
-found at the beginning of the sentence before the linking verb or action word.
Examples:
Gerund Predicate
a. Sewing keeps Nathalie busy on Saturdays.

Gerund Predicate
b. Reading story books is my favorite hobby.

2. As a predicate – when the gerund describes the subject.

-found after the linking verb or action word.

Subject Gerund
a. Nathalie is sewing clothes every Saturday.

Subject Gerund
b. I love reading story books.

ACTIVITY
A. Box the gerund in the sentence. Write S on the blank if the gerund is used as a subject and P if the
gerund is used as a predicate.
______1. Putting up the curtains isn’t easy.
______2. The children are clapping their hands when they are happy.
______3. I am singing the national anthem every flag ceremony.
______4. Making wooden swords is fun.
______5. My little brother likes lying on the bench.

B. On your notebook, answer Exercise 4 on page 133 of English for All Times – Language. (1-10,
Answers only)

ASSIGNMENT
Use the following gerunds in sentences as a subject and as a predicate.
a. climbing
b. playing
c. writing
As a subject As a predicate
Example: Singing the high notes is easy Lilia is singing inspirational songs.
for Lilia.
1.
2.
3.