Verbals grammatical concepts that are formed using verbs but do not function as verbs in sentences infinitives participles gerunds L.8.1.a

Gerunds -ing forms of verbs that function as nouns Examples: Running is Sam’s favorite activity. Running through the yard is Sam’s favorite activity. (gerund phrase) Julie relaxes by reading outside. (gerund phrase – object of preposition) Julie enjoys reading outside. (gerund phrase – direct object) I will script lesson here… L.8.1.a

What do you notice? “But Finny firmly pressed his advantage. Not because he wanted to be forgiven for missing the meal – that didn’t interest him at all.” -A Separate Peace by John Knowles (1959) L.8.1.a

What do you notice? “’I don’t like putting you on the spot,’ he said.” -Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers (1988) L.8.1.a

What do you notice? “The vomiting, in Spallanzani’s words, was a ‘disagreeable operation.’” -Guinea Pig Scientists by Leslie Dendy and Mel Boring L.8.1.a

Your Turn! Change the infinitive in the following sentence in to a gerund phrase. My favorite leisure activity is to read. 2. To write stories is a lot of fun! 3. To get hit by a baseball really hurts. 4. People cry. That can make your whole face red. L.8.1.a