Gerund ppt
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This document defines a gerund as a noun formed from a verb by adding "ing" and provides examples of how gerunds can function as the subject of a verb, direct object of a verb, complement of a verb, and object of a preposition. Specifically, it notes that a gerund is a noun made from a verb with "ing" and uses the gerund "reading" from the verb "to read" as an example. It then lists the four functions of gerunds with short descriptions and provides examples for each function.
Gerund ppt
- 3. A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding ing. The gerund from the verb read is reading.
- 4. Gerund As a Subject of verb Direct object of the verb Complement of the verb Object of the preposition
- 5. Gerund as a subject of a verb Examples Writing in English is difficult. Watching T.V is my favorite hobby.
- 6. Gerund as a direct object of the verb Examples I like writing in English . I love going out to restaurants.
- 7. Gerund as a complement of a verb Examples My favorite activity is sleeping. One of his duties is doing homework.
- 8. Gerund as an object of the preposition Examples We shall be interested in hearing your comments. Would you like to walk instead of taking the bus?