1. Gerunds

2. What is a Gerund? A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun. (a person, place, thing, or idea) Ex: Swimming is my favorite hobby.

3. Where do you find Gerunds? Gerunds can be the subject of a sentence. ex. Smiling makes me happy. Gerunds can be direct objects. ex: Michelle enjoys reading. Gerunds can be objects of a preposition. ex: She won first place for swimming.

4. Practice Bill and Tony enjoy running. 1.What is the gerund? 2.How does it function here? (Subject, direct object, or object of preposition)

5. Traveling gives one a chance to see many incredible sights. 1.What is the gerund? 2.How does it function here? (Subject, direct object, or object of preposition)

6. Many people get rid of stress by exercising. 1.What is the gerund? 2.How does it function here? (Subject, direct object, or object of preposition)

7. Elaine and Rita are singing in the concert tonight. 1.What is the gerund? 2.How does it function here? (Subject, direct object, or object of preposition)

8. Verb, Gerund, or Participle? Visiting our relatives is a pleasant activity.

9. Verb, Gerund, or Participle? The crying baby was tired.

10. Verb, Gerund, or Participle? My best friend is moving away this summer.

11. Verb, Gerund, or Participle? He is the leading director for the movie.

12. Verb, Gerund, or Participle? Running is her least favorite activity.

13. Verb, Gerund, or Participle? She was running for soccer practice.