Gerunds are verb forms that end in "-ing" and function as nouns. They can act as subjects, objects, or objects of prepositions in sentences. Examples provided show gerunds used as subjects like "Walking is a good form of exercise", as objects like "I hate getting spam emails", and as objects of prepositions like "He is upset about losing the soccer match." The document provides a definition of gerunds and examples of their different uses in sentences.

1. Gerunds:
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following examples.

2. What is a Gerund?
A noun made from a verb
Walking is a good form of exercise.
• Acts as subjects
Cooking dinner at home will help you save money.
• Acts as objects
I hate getting spam emails.
(used after certain verbs such as enjoy, dislike, prefer, like, hate)
• Acts as objects of prepositions
He is upset about losing the soccer match.

3. Gerunds as Subjects
• Running is a great form of exercise.
• Taking a test is the perfect way to start a Monday.
• Not calling me back was a big mistake.

4. Gerunds as Objects
• I enjoy watching funny movies.
• I remember talking with him.

5. Gerunds as Objects of Prepositions
• He met lots of people by joining a dance club.
• I’m good at making sushi.
• I’m used to having very little sleep.

6. Gerund Review
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