The document discusses the differences between gerunds and gerund phrases. A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun, and can take the roles of subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition. A gerund phrase consists of a gerund along with any modifiers, pronouns, or noun phrases. Examples are provided to illustrate gerunds and gerund phrases functioning as subjects, direct objects, subject complements, objects of prepositions, and appositives.

1. Gerund and
Gerund phrase

2. The differences between Gerund
and Gerund phrase.
Gerund- A GERUND IS A VERBAL THAT ENDS IN -ING AND
FUNCTIONS AS A NOUN. IT CAN TAKE ON THE ROLE OF A
SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, SUBJECT COMPLEMENT, AND
OBJECT OF PREPOSITION.
Example: I love writing.(Gerund: writing)
Gerund phrase- A GERUND PHRASE IS A GROUP OF WORDS
CONSISTING OF A GERUND AND THE MODIFIER(S) AND/OR
(PRO)NOUN(S) OR NOUN PHRASE.
Example: I love writing with a pen. (Gerund phrase: writing with a pen)

3. GERUND AND ITS
USES

4. Gerund/Gerund phrase as
SUBJECT
SUBJECT-SHOWS WHO OR WHAT THE SENTENCE
IS ABOUT OR REFERS TO THE PERSON OR THING
PERFORMING THE THING
Examples:
1.Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.
2.Exercising is good for our health.
3. Running is my favorite sports..

5. Gerund/Gerund phrase as
DIRECT OBJECT
OBJECT- THE ONE THAT RECEIVES/TAKES THE
MAIN ACTION. (PLACED USUALLY AFTER
TRANSITIVE/MAIN VERB .
Examples:
1. They do not appreciate my singing.
2. Lester does boxing in the gym twice a week.
3. Women love shopping.
4. Our wedding party
included dining, singing and dancing.
5. Alexa likes reading.

6. Gerund/Gerund phrase as
SUBJECT COMPLEMENT
COMPLEMENT- GERUND FORMS COMPLEMENT USING
AUXILLIARY
VERB "BE"
•IN GRAMMAR, THE COMPLEMENT OF A LINK VERB IS AN
ADJECTIVE GROUP OR NOUN GROUP WHICH COMES
AFTER THE VERB AND DESCRIBES OR IDENTIFIES THE
SUBJECT
Examples:
1. My cat's favorite activity is sleeping.
2. My hobby is gardening.
3. His favorite activity is swimming.
4. The goal of race was winning the trophy.

7. Gerund/Gerund phrase as
OBJECT OF PREPOSITION
PREPOSITION- WORD OR GROUP OF WORDS
RELATIONSHIP, THAT SHOWS OWNERSHIP OR
POSSESSION. (IN,ON, AT, TO, OF, BY, ABOUT OF
ETC.)
Examples:
1. She wrote a book about cooking.
2. We are afraid of seeing ghosts.
3. The police arrested him for speeding.
4. The students are bored with studying English.
5. I am not in favor of working 15 hours a week.
6. I am tired of waiting

8. Gerund/Gerund Phrase as
APPOSITIVE
APPOSITIVE- A NOUN OR PHRASE THAT
RENAMES OR REDESCRIBES NOUN NEXT TO IT.
Examples:
1.My only exercise, walking, is not taxing
2. My hobby, dancing, is good for my body.
3. Keith, the most hardworking student, is highest academic honoree.

9. Thank
You
Presented by:Dumaluan,jayzhelmae
Alas,clark

10. Activity 1. identify the Gerund and
Encircle the Gerund Phrase.(2pts each)
_1. Their favorite hobby is baking delicious cakes together
_2. She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
_3. Running in the morning provides a great start to the day.
_4. I love swimming in the ocean during the summer.
_5. They spent the afternoon painting vibrant landscapes
Activity 2. Make 5 Gerund
sentence.(1pts each)