1. Gerunds are verbs which end with –ing Gerunds always act like nouns Gerunds can be: Subjects Direct objects Indirect objects Objects of the prepositions Predicate nominatives

2. Ask the key questions: What + the verb = subject Subject + verb + what = Direct object Subject + linking verb + what = Predicate nominative Preposition + gerund = object of the preposition

3. Gerund as Subject What + the verb = subject Singing in the choir is my favorite pastime.

4. Gerund as Direct Object Subject + verb + what = Direct object You must make singing a priority if you plan on it becoming a career path.

5. Gerund as Predicate Noun Subject + linking verb + what = Predicate nominative My favorite activity is singing.

6. Gerund as Object of a Preposition Preposition + gerund = Object of the Preposition By singing everyday, your voice will greatly improve.