37 Gerund
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Introduction
The gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to an action, a process or a state.
Form
Gerund consists of the base form of the verb and -ing.
Example
- He is good at ballroom dancing.
- She enjoys playing with her friends in the park.
- Counting to ten is easy.
- Reading the newspaper is important.
- I like going to museums.
- She is always listening to that song.
Use
We use the gerund as a noun referring to a state, a process or an action.
It is derived from a verb by adding the suffix “-ing” to make it into a noun.
Summary
A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun referring to a process, a state or an action. Gerunds are made by adding -ing at the end of the verb.
For example:
— “I like playing football.“ = The gerund of play is playing.
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