A verbal is a word formed from a verb that functions as a different part of speech. A gerund, which ends in "-ing", is a verbal that functions as a noun, and can be used as the subject or object of a verb, as the object of a preposition, or in an appositive. Examples are given such as "cleaning up the debris" and "collecting stamps".

1. Verbals
A verbal is a word formed
from a verb but functioning as a
different part of speech.
Gerund
A gerund is a verbal ending in -
ing that functions as a noun.

2. Like an ordinary single-word
noun, a gerund may be used
as a:

10. The maintenance
workers continued
cleaning up the debris
from the storm.

11. A problem that
continually plagues me is
remembering people's
names.

12. Clarence has a real
talent for putting people at
ease.

13. Keeping the crowds
orderly during the
celebration will be a
difficult task.

14. The woman
insisted on paying
for her own meal.

15. His
hobby, collecting
stamps, keeps him
busy.

16. Planning can make the
difference between a good
and a bad trip.

17. The decorator
suggested papering the
wall with a floral design.

18. By cooperating, you will
encourage a friendly
atmosphere at the office.

19. One attraction of this
lake is fishing for large
trout.