2. Verbals are special
verb forms that
function as nouns,
adjectives, or adverbs.
Gerunds, participles,
and infinitives are
classified as verbals.
3. A gerund is the ing
form of a verb which
functions as a noun.
The examples that
follow show the
difference between a
gerund and a verb.
4. • Paul is reading a book.
(verb)
• Reading is a good hobby.
(gerund)
• Mark is troubleshooting a
computer. (verb)
• Mark is good at
troubleshooting. (gerund)
5. A gerund may be used
with complements and
modifiers to form a gerund
phrase. A sentence with a
gerund phrase may offer
more information.
Examples:
• Reading good books is the
key to success.
• Mark is good at
troubleshooting old
computers.
6. Uses of Gerunds
1. Gerund as subject
• Doing good is the very core of
man’s nature.
• Hating every minute of the
work will not help men.
• Exploring the city is what I
love most.
• Writing is an exchange of
ideas.
7. 2. Gerund as direct object
• I tried seeing things as
they are.
• I enjoy reading science
magazines.
• Patrick
likes photographing natur
e.
• I really enjoy swimming in
the sea.
8. 3. Gerund as object of the
preposition.
• Coincidences are God’s way of
remaining anonymous.
• Everybody talked about going to
Palawan.
• By reading, we can explore new
worlds.
• I’m interested
in collecting stamps.
9. 4. Gerund as predicate
nominative
• Creativity is inventing, growing,
taking risks, and making
mistakes.
• My dream is returning to inner
peace.
• Kylie’s main interest is working
with computers.
• Micah’s favorite sport
10. 5. Gerund as appositive
• My hobby, baking, taught
me to be resourceful and
creative.
• My hobby, baking cakes
and pastries, taught me to
be resourceful and
creative.