- words ending in -ing, that is formed

from a verb and that functions as a

noun.

- Gerunds are specifically used

as a subject, and object of
preposition.
EXAMPLE:
 Exercising is good for your health.
 Studying is important.
 Playing drums is his hobby
EXAMPLE:
 Merla keeps herself in good
shape by means of dancing zumba.
 Gab is good in singing pop rock
songs.
 Direction: Underline the gerund and
identify its use in the sentence. Write S
if the gerund is used as Subject in the
sentence; and OP for Object of
Preposition. Two points will be given
for each item, one point for each
correct answer.
1. Dancing makes her feel better.
2. The President’s plan for negotiating
a peace treaty was successful.
3. Painting the nature is his hobby.
4. Filipino's are best for making people
happy.
5. Making bracelets with different
colors is my hobby.
 Direction: List five (5) gerunds
that you are doing after school
hours. Then use each gerund in a
sentence, as Subject and as Object
of Preposition.