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Mike Kemp, Sarah Moessner, Tim Su Gerund Phrases Mike Kemp, Sarah Moessner, Tim Su

What is it A gerund is a verb form ending in –ing that is used as a noun. It may be used by itself or with other words in a gerund phrase.

And your point is? EXAMPLE- Singing is fun. This is the gerund in the sentence. EXAMPLE- Singing with a friend is fun. Singing with a friend is fun. This is the gerund phrase.

And… Gerund phrases can be used in four ways Subject Direct Object Talking on the phone occupies a good deal of time. Direct Object The lady finally stopped smoking cigarettes. Predicate Noun/Subjective Complement My favorite thing to do is running in a race. Object of a Preposition I have not thought of doing my homework.

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