Gerund and Gerund Phrases

GeruNNNd

-A verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun -like other nouns, geruNNNds can be used as subjects, PN, DO, IO and OP

GeruNNNd Phrases

-consists of a gerund and any of its modifiers or compliments. -The entire phrase is used as a noun. --like other nouns, geruNNNds can be used as subjects, PN, DO, IO and OP

A sizable part of the corporation's budget is spent on advertising.

Advertising OP (on advertising)

Dancing is an important part of the ceremony.

Dancing Subject

We especially enjoyed dining in the exotic atmosphere of the Rainforest Cafe.

Dining in the exotic atmosphere of the Rainforest Cafe. DO

One should never stop dreaming.

Dreaming DO

The ceremony begins and ends with giving thanks.

Giving OP (with giving)

Helping others makes me feel good, too.

Helping Subject

What does your mother do for a living?

Living OP (for a living)

Loitering is not allowed.

Loitering Subject

The artist James Whistler is best known for painting a portrait of his mother.

Painting a portrait of his mother OP (for)

Pablo and I are in charge of planning the family reunion.

Planning the family reunion OP

My favorite pastime is definitely reading.

Reading PN (renames pastime)

We should give saving money for the trip our top priority.

Saving money for the trip IO

The baby sitter talked to the children about the importance of sharing.

Sharing OP (of sharing)

You should give singing professionally very serious consideration.

Singing IO

As soon as I came home, I started studying for the math test.

Studying for the math test. DO

Chris's responsibility is supervising the other workers.

Supervising the other workers PN

At the age of six, Len began taking karate classes.

Taking karate classes DO

Our class is looking forward to taking the field trip.

Taking the field trip OP

The highlight of our visit to Washington, D.C., was touring the Smithsonian Institution.

Touring the Smithsonian Institution DO

Only one of my friends succeeded in tricking me on All Fools' Day.

Tricking me on All Fools' Day OP

Would you be interested in trying out for the school's soccer team?

Trying out for the school's soccer team OP (in)

Whistling always lifts my spirits.

Whistling Subject