This document defines and provides examples of gerunds. It explains that a gerund is a noun formed from a verb by adding "-ing" and acts as a noun, unlike a present participle which is part of a verb phrase. It provides examples of how gerunds can be used as subjects, after certain verbs like "love" and "enjoy", after expressions like "can't help", and after prepositions. It also gives examples of gerund use after the verb "go", in compound nouns, and after phrasal verbs.

1. Gerunds (ing form)
Havin Issa Mohammad
1st Grade

2. What is a Gerund ?
A gerund is a noun made from a verb.
To make a gerund you add “-ing” to the verb .

4. Gerund are different than present participles
A gerund is not the same thing as a present participle even
though both terms end in”-ing”.
 A gerund always acts as a noun.
 A present participle is always part of a verb phrase.
 Singing at the concert exited Sarah.
 The player sitting next to the coach.

5. We use –ing form
As subject: because a gerund is a noun, it can be the subject
of a sentence.
 Brushing your teeth is important.
 Flying makes me nervous.

6. After certain verbs
We use -ing form after these verbs like, love, enjoy, prefer,
continue, stop….etc.
 I hate working all day.
 Alan enjoys watching movie.

7. After certain expressions
The gerund Is necessary after the expressions, can’t help , can’t
stand, to be worth, be good at…etc.
 I can’t stand being stuck in traffic jams.
 I am good at speaking English.

8. After prepositions
The gerund must be used when a verb comes after a preposition
like, in before, after, at…etc.
 Can you sneeze without opening your mouth ?
 Put on your jacket before leaving the house.

9. After the verb “Go”
We use –ing form after the verb “Go” to indicate adjectives.
 My brother likes to go running around the garden.
 My friends and I have decided to go walking tomorrow
the weather will be nice in the morning.

10. The gerund in compound noun
In compound nouns using the gerund .It is clear the meaning is
that of a noun, not of continuous verb.
• We have a swimming pool in our back yard.
• I bought some new running shoes.

11. After phrasal verbs
Phrasal verbs are composed of a verb + preposition or adverb
• When will you give up smoking ?
• He kept on asking for money.

12. Quiz
_____ Too much coffee is not good for your health.
A. Drinking B. Is drinking C. Drinks