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ING GERUNDS

Gerunds A gerund is when we change a verb to a noun. We add “ing” to make it the present participle form. I work often. Working is fun. I like working. I’m thinking of working

Gerunds Please use a gerund: As a subject As an object As an OP (inside a PP) After some verbs Smoking is unhealthy. Skiing is fun. Running is an example of good exercise.

Gerunds When we use it as a subject or object, it can be very long! Drinking alcohol and driving can kill you. Stealing your friend’s cellphone is bad. Her talking makes me go crazy!

Gerunds Please use a gerund: As a subject As an object As an OP (inside a PP) After some verbs I hate running too much. I love talking to my family.

Gerunds Please use a gerund: As a subject As an object As an OP (inside a PP) After some verbs I’m thinking (of going to the mall later). I’m interested (in studying chemistry) when I graduate. I’m upset (about failing my last English test).

Gerunds Please use a gerund: As a subject As an object As an OP (inside a PP) After some verbs This is mostly the same as OBJECTS. We discussed leaving class early. I practice speaking every day.

Gerunds On page 7 of your ELP booklet, you will see a list of infinitives and gerunds You must know the orange (50) and yellow (60) rows. There is also a special quiz on my website to help you study these. (Under “week 9 quizzes)