1. Gerunds

2. What is a Gerund? A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun Ex: Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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

4. Practice Bill and Tony enjoy running.

5. Traveling gives one a chance to see many incredible sights.

6. Many people get rid of stress by exercising.

7. Elaine and Rita are singing in the concert tonight.

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

9. The crying baby was very tired.

10. My best friend is moving away this sum.mer

11. He is the leading director for the movie.

12. Running is her least favorite activity.

13. She was running for soccer practice.