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
