The document provides an overview of gerunds, which are verb forms that function as nouns. It defines gerunds and gives examples of how they can be used as subjects, objects, or objects of prepositions. It also discusses using gerunds with possessives, in the past or passive voice, and concludes by inviting the reader to ask any questions.

1. Gerund Review
(take a look of
the following
examples
carefully.)

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.
• Acts as complements (describe or explain the subject/object of a
sentence)
I have difficulties waking up on time.

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. Gerunds with Possessives
•
Sara’s cooking makes mine look like dog food.
• I really like his singing voice.

7. Gerunds in the PAST
Having met Jane in my first week of school helped me
throughout my college career.
* We use a past gerund to emphasize the difference in
time between two actions.
*The simple gerund is also correct in many situations.
Meeting Jane in my first week of school helped me
throughout my college career.

8. Gerunds in the PASSIVE
Present:
being + past participle
I don’t like being told what to do.
Past:
having been + past participle
I’m still angry at having been told what to do.

9. Gerund Review
Any
Questions
?