GERUNDS GRAMMAR. PG-33 A gerund is the ing form of a verb, used as a noun Can be used as a subject or an object Can be used with an article or possessive.

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GERUNDS GRAMMAR

PG-33 A gerund is the ing form of a verb, used as a noun Can be used as a subject or an object Can be used with an article or possessive or demonstrative adjective A verb in the ing form following a preposition is usually a gerund Read examples from the page

Subject gerunds Reading is a useful way of passing your free time

Object gerunds My parents consider racing a dangerous sport

article + gerund The designing of the building was not as expected.

Demonstrative adjective + gerunds This fighting is bringing harm to everyone.

Preposition + gerund Most of my friends are concerned about winning and not about the means of winning.

Possessive adjective + gerund Please, excuse my interrupting you.

Verb + gerund They resent going there

Complete the exercise (pg-33) Fill in the blank with the correct form of the infinitive or the gerund: Note: infinitive is the basic form of a verb EX: let him see.