1. Gerunds

2. Gerunds A gerund is a verb that ends in –ing and acts as a noun
Gerunds can be used as a subject or an object in a sentence

3. Gerund Phrase
A gerund phrase consists of a gerund plus a modifier, object, and/or complement.
Finding a needle in a haystack would be easier than what we're trying to do.
Finding is the gerund in the italicized phrase.
Needle is the direct object, and in a haystack is the prepositional phrase within the gerund phrase.

4. PRACTICE Bowling is one of my favorite activities.
Selling requires a great deal of charisma and determination.
Misty and her friends went skating for four hours.
The teeth of any animal are very important for chewing.