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SELF-LEARNING MODULE IN ENGLISH 9

QUARTER 3- Week 2
Connecting to the World
 What I Need to Know
Like all many topics in English, gerund also plays important rules in grammar studies.
It’s important to not overlook certain topics that are important in boosting your knowledge of
English . Gerund is one of those key topics that will appear frequently in both your speaking and
writing. Although it cannot be considered most complex topic, being able to understand the rules
about gerunds and knowing its functions will help you a lot with your writing skills.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module you should be able to:

1. differentiate gerund from verb;

2. give the functions of gerund in a sentence; and

3. construct a sentence using gerund.

Most Essential Learning Competency: Differentiate Biases from Prejudices

What I Know
Pre-Test

Directions: Study the sentences. Look for the function of the underlined word and
write Verb or Gerund .

____1. Singing is one of my hobbies.

____2.The woman is preparing food.
____3.I am sleeping the whole afternoon
____4. Watching television does not burn many calories.
____5.They are now planting different trees to preserve mother nature.
____6. The most fun I had was swimming in the ocean.
____7.She is telling lies.
____8. Running is a good exercise.
____9.You are hurting the girl.
____10. Have you ever read a book about biking?
 Lesson Making A Difference
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You have learned the different forms of verbs in your previous lesson. Your knowledge in
the topic will be used in forming a gerund .This module will enhance your skills in using the
present participle of the verb that will act as a noun and functions as gerund.

What’s In
A gerund is usually defined as a word ending in -ing that is formed from a verb and that
functions as a noun specifically used as a subject, a subjective complement, an object of
preposition, a direct object, and an appositive.

Example:
dancing

climbing

planting

collecting

painting

What’s New
Singing is fun.

 The sentence tells that singing is entertaining.(The function of the underlined word is
noun)
More examples:
 o Eating nutritious food help your body to become strong and healthy
o I love cooking my favorite dish

The woman is singing.

 The sentence tells about the action performed by the woman which is singing. .(The
function of the underlined word is verb)

More examples:
o She is eating nutritious food to become strong and healthy
o I am cooking my favorite dish.

What is It

Gerund functions in sentences in different forms. Study the table below.

Functions of Gerund in sentences

Painting is a pleasant hobby.

As a subject
I love flying a kite.
As a Direct Object
Eat lunch before leaving
As an Object of Preposition
My new hobby is golfing.
As a Subjective Complement
My favorite sport, fishing, gives me hours of
As an Appositive pleasure.

What’s More
Directions: Give the functions of the underlined gerund in a sentence. Write if it is
Subject, Direct Object, Appositive, Object of Preposition, or Subjective Complement.

1. Telling lies is not a good practice.

2. I just finished typing my test paper.
3. Sally wants a job in banking.
4. Gambling is a disease that is not easy to cure.
 5. Kim has developed her talent, singing, exceptionally well.
6. We finally stopped the bleeding from the cut in her leg.
7. One serious crime for hunting is poaching.
8. Avoid mixing different forms on my table.
9. I feel sick after eating.
10. My best talent is talking.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the information needed in each item to complete the sentence.

1.Gerund is a verb in form that ends with ________ and functions as a _______

2.The five functions of gerunds are : ___________,____________,____________

____________, and ______________.

What I Can Do
Directions: Construct your own sentence in gerund form using the word provided for you .

1.baking
2.watching
3.checking
4.brushing
5.monitoring

Assessment
A. Directions: Identify the underlined word as Verb or Gerund. Write your answer on
the separate sheet of paper.
1. They enjoy cooking with my mom.
2. They are cooking my favorite dish.
3. People are giving negative comments to those celebrities they dislike in just one click of
a finger.
4. Giving negative comments to those celebrities you dislike is an act of libel.
 5. Mark likes playing on the team.
6. My hobby, playing tennis, gives me more energy to finish my tasks every day.
7. Leslie got into trouble for talking to Sarah.
8. She is talking incessantly morning, noon till night.
9. The teacher appreciated my trying the math problem.
10. I am trying to solve this problem the whole day.

B. Directions: Give the functions of gerund in a sentence. Write if it is Subject, Direct

Object, Appositive, Object of Preposition, or Subjective Complement.

____________1. Lyka’s favorite exercise is jogging.

____________2.Running is good for our health.
____________3. I got this bruise from fencing.
____________4. My favorite pastime is reading books.
____________5.Merla keeps herself in good shape by dancing.
____________6.Delia does boxing in the gym twice a week.
____________7.My only exercise, walking, is not taxing.
____________8.I hate watering plants every morning.
____________9.The plants need pruning.
____________10. A good career, nursing, is my passion.

Additional Activities
Directions: Read carefully and underline the gerund present in the paragraph. Note: Not
all words ending with -ing are gerund.

I’ve always dreamed about travelling to South America. My parents disapproved of me

quitting my career and have tried to discourage me from leaving. They worry about me finding
another job when I return. However, I believe in following my heart . As soon as my contract
ends I plan on travelling with my sibling Amanda to Argentina. I’m also thinking every morning
about going to Columbia. For now, I’ll concentrate on saving up and try not to complain about
working overtime.
 Answer Key

What I Know

1. Gerund 6. Gerund
2. Verb 7. Verb
3. Verb 8. Gerund
4. Gerund 9. Verb
5. Verb 10. Gerund

What’s More

1. Subject 6. Direct Object

2. Direct Object 7. Subjective Complement
3. Object of Preposition 8. Direct Object
4. Subject 9. Object of Preposition
5. Appositive 10. Subjective Complement

Assessment
A.1. Gerund 6. Gerund
2.Verb 7. Gerund
3.Verb 8. Verb
4.Gerund 9. Gerund
5.Gerund 10. Verb

B.1. Subjective Complement 6. Direct Object

2. Subject 7. Appositive
3. Object of Preposition 8. Direct Object
4. Subjective Complement 9. Direct Object
5.Object of Preposition 10. Appositive

What I Have Learned

1. ing ; noun
2. Subject; Direct Object; Subject Complement; Appositive; Object of Preposition

References:

https://brainly.in/question/2188613
https://www.englishgrammar101.com/module-9/verbals-and-phrases/lesson-5/gerunds-and-
gerund-phrases
https://vocal.media/education/talking-about-gerunds
Name: ______________________________________________ Date_____________
Grade/Section: ________________ Score:____________

Title of the Activity: Connecting Using Technology

Most Essential Learning Competency: Differentiate biases from prejudices

A. Directions: Identify the underlined word as Verb or Gerund. Write your answer on
the space provided before each number.

1. Walking is good for health.

2. Women in our village are washing clothes near the well.
3. Stop collecting unnecessary things for the house because it will only look crowded.
4. The mother is bathing the baby before she eats.
5. Lanie’s new hobby is baking chewy and nutty cookies.
6. You were cooking when we arrived this morning.
7. My mom is so exhausted from brushing the tiles in our comfort room.
8. My aim today is maintaining the cleanliness of our classroom for the entire week.
9. My uncle is monitoring the class schedules of my cousins
10. My grandmother is taking good care of me.

B. Directions: Give the functions of the underlined gerund in a sentence. Write if it is

Subject, Direct Object, Appositive, Object of Preposition, or Predicate Nominative.

1. My mother is afraid of going home by plane.

2. Your habit, smoking, will make you feel sick and weak.
3. Her exercise every morning is dancing.
4. Our house needs thorough cleaning .
5. Watering the plants is what I do every morning.

C. Directions: List five gerunds that you can observe in the picture and use it
in constructing your own sentence.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Answer Key

A. Verb or Gerund
1. Gerund
2. Verb
3. Gerund
4. Verb
5. Gerund
6. Verb
7. Gerund
8. Gerund
9. Verb
10.Verb

B. 1. Object of Preposition
2.Appositive
3.Subject Complement
4.Direct Object
5.Subject

C. Answers may vary