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Gerunds

Gerunds and Gerund Phrases A Gerund is a Verbal which which always end in –ing. A Gerund is used as a Noun. (Not to be confused with a Participle which is used as an adjective) A Gerund can be used as a Subject, Subject Complement, Direct Object, Indirect Object, or Object of a Preposition in a sentence.

Example: Taking classes can be enjoyable. Gerund (Acting as a Subject) Direct Object for Gerund (Taking What?) Helping Verb Verb Subject Complement (Predicate Adjective)

To diagram a Gerund: Since Gerunds function as Nouns, they are placed on a stepped line atop a pedestal above the base line where a noun would normally appear. The stepped line is then extended to include any objects or complements. Here is the formula:

Final Product of the Example: Taking classes can be enjoyable.

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Freedom is knowing the truth.