Gerunds

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  • Gerund
    It is a verbal noun ( verb + ing ), usually ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun within the sentence.
  • Types Of Gerunds
    Subject
    Direct Object
    • Object Of Preposition
    Subject Complement
  • Gerunds can be used as the subject of a sentence.
  • They can also be used after a certain verbs, like enjoy, stop, and finish.
  • Gerunds can also act as modifiers or adjectives.
  • Finally, they can be used after prepositions to create complex phrases.