The Gerund
Geschke--English IV
Grammar Unit--The Gerund
The Gerund
•
•
A gerund is a verb form ending in –
ing that is used as a noun.
***Remember, a present participle is
a verb form ending in –ing that is
used as an adjective.
Geschke--English IV
Grammar Unit--The Gerund
The Gerund
•
Examples
–
Reading will make you smart.
• Reading looks like a verb but
functions as a noun.
– Listening will keep you out of trouble.
• Listening looks like a verb but
functions as a noun.
Geschke--English IV
Grammar Unit--The Gerund
Assignment
•
Please rewrite the following
sentences. After each sentence,
please identify either the gerund or
the present participle and label it
appropriately.
Geschke--English IV
Grammar Unit--The Gerund
Assignment
1. Their giggling annoyed the other
viewers.
2. Virginia looks forward to fishing.
3. After studying, how do you relax?
4. A fascinating mystery is my favorite
kind of book.
5. Making new friends in a large school
can be difficult.
Geschke--English IV
Grammar Unit--The Gerund
Assignment
6. The highlight of the season was watching
our team win the regional tournament.
7. Spinning around three times, she
performed a pirouette.
8. Cindy makes money by walking dogs.
9. My grandmother and I enjoy digging for
clams.
10. Sensing the danger nearby, he began to
shout for help.
Geschke--English IV
Grammar Unit--The Gerund