Class 11-1: Gerunds
He is scared of skiing.
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Definition: A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding “ing.“ The gerund form of the verb read is reading. You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence. |
Examples: 1. Writing helps an English learner study English. (“Writing” is used as the subject of the sentence.) 2. Tom’s favorite activity is running. (“Running” is complementing the sentence.) 3. She loves skiing. (“Skiing” is the object of the sentence.) |
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A speaker can also write and speak gerunds in the negative by adding not. |
1. She is not working at her job today. 2. Tom is not watching the game until noon. |
Exercise
Exercise 1: Complete the sentence with the correct gerund form.
1. (Run) Running is my favorite exercise.
2. I love (read) ________.
3. (Read) ________ is a good way to learn English.
4. A good outdoor activity is (bike) ________.
5. (Speak) ________ is my favorite part about learning.
6. Tom’s favorite activity is (hike) ________.
7. Bird (watch) ________ is my favorite activity.
8. (Drive) ________ is difficult for me.
9. (Listen) ________ to my mother speak is difficult.
10. (Type) ________ is the best way to write your school papers.
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