GERUNDS IN ENGLISH

What is a gerund? Gerunds are words that are formed with verbs
but act as nouns. For examples: playing, singing, working, doing,
etc.

Gerunds act as subjects in the sentences:

 Reading  is one of the best ways of improving your

vocabulary.
 Listening  is an important part of the job.

Gerunds act as direct objects in the sentences:

 I dislike being away from my family. 

 My mom really loves cooking.

Gerunds act as indirect objects in the sentences:

 She never admits making mistakes.

 Last night, I forgot doing my homework. 

Gerunds act as objects of prepositions in the sentences:

 My passion for painting was forever. 

 By writing will helps you think well. 

Gerunds act as predicate nouns in the sentences:

 My favorite activity is singing. 

 Her responsibility is checking. 
 EXEMPLES
- Max avoided using his cell phone when other people
were in the room.

- I resent being treated like a servant in my own home!

- Frank completed building the new barn last week. Next,

he is going to paint it red.

- Don't worry, I don't mind making dinner. I think I'll make

fish with steamed vegetables and a big salad on the side!

- Crying, the mother looked into the television camera and

said, "Society will no longer tolerate drinking and driving."

- I can't see buying a car when you don't even have a

driver's license. That doesn't make any sense!

- Michael's talent for choosing the right investments made

him rich.
- I'm bored of doing the same old thing every weekend.

- She took up playing the piano at the age of six.

-I went snorkeling in Hawaii. It was spectacular!