A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. Gerunds can be used as subjects, objects of verbs, and objects of prepositions. Certain verbs like "enjoy", "quit", and "appreciate" take gerund objects. The verb "go" is often followed by a gerund phrase like "go shopping". Special expressions like "have fun", "spend time", and "have trouble" can also be followed by gerunds to express how an action is performed.
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2. What is a gerund?
Although a gerund looks like the –ing verb, you need to
understand that a gerund is a NOUN! We can
substitute the gerund with the word “it” or “something.”
Verb Gerund
talk talking (it)
skate skating (it)
drive driving (it)
travel traveling (it)
3. Functions of Gerunds
Because gerunds are nouns, they can be used just as nouns are used.
HOW ARE NOUNS USED?
1. Gerunds are subjects
Example: Skiing is a popular winter sport.
2. Gerunds are objects of verbs
Example: I love skiing.
3. Gerunds are objects of prepositions
Example: I can’t live without skiing!
I’m interested in skiing.
Let’s talk about skiing.
I’m afraid of skiing.
4. Gerunds follow certain verbs
as objects
Enjoy, quit (give up), appreciate,
mind, finish, stop (quit), avoid,
postpone, delay, keep, keep on,
consider, discuss, mention,
suggest
5. Examples
Sohaib doesn’t enjoy traveling.
Bader wants Jafar to quit smoking.
Would you mind opening the door for me?
You have to finish working by 5 p.m. tonight.
Don’t avoid paying your bills.
Keep moving! Don’t stop!
I kept on speaking even after my mother hung up
the phone on me.
Would you consider staying for a while?
6. Go + Gerund
Did you go shopping?
We went fishing yesterday.
Have you ever gone camping?
Do you like to go hunting?
Let’s go skating this weekend.
My kids and I love to go swimming.
7. Using By to Express
How Something is Done
By + gerund is used (by us) to express how something
is done.
How do you improve your speaking? BY SPEAKING!
How do you improve your writing? BY WRITING!
How do you improve your reading? BY READING!
How do you improve your listening? BY LISTENING!
8. Special expressions
followed by gerunds
Have fun
What do you have fun doing?
Have a good time
I had a good time hanging out with my friends.
Spend time
Many guys enjoy spending time playing video games.
Waste time
Let’s not waste time reviewing material that you already know.
Have trouble
Some people have trouble adapting to new situations.
9. Special expressions followed
by gerunds
Have difficulty
Are you having difficulty staying awake today?
Have a hard time
Is anyone having a hard time understanding what I’m saying here?
Have a difficult time
I hope that nobody has a difficult time passing level 5!
