Best Definition and Examples of Gerund

 

Gerund definition

 

A gerund is a form of a verb that ends -ing that is used as a noun. As you may know, a verb is a word that refers to actions or states of being, and a noun is a word that we use to refer to people, places, things, and ideas. A gerund is like a blend of verbs and nouns. It looks like a verb, but it acts like a noun.

However, because gerund acts as a noun, it occupies some positions in a sentence that would normally be a noun. The verb form is also used with prepositions.

The gerund is the verb form with ING added at the end and it consists of the gerund + ING, examples:

• Going to parties is fun.
• I enjoy reading.

 

Examples of Gerund 

 

1- The verb form "gerund" after the "verbs", examples:

• He admitted having driven too fast.
• They avoid going on holiday on Saturdays.
• If we carry on sleeping so badly, we may need help.
• Ralph is considering buying a new house.
• I delayed telling Max the news.
• She denies reading the book.
• We dislike reading poems.
• He couldn't help falling in love with her.
• I enjoy playing chess.
• They finished working in the garden.
• Susan gives up playing ice-hockey.
• He imagined driving a new car.
• Your responsibility includes taking reservations on the phone.
• The project will involve growing plants.
• I cannot justify paying $100 for this ticket.
• They keep on running.
• Did Alex ever mention playing baseball?
• I don't mind sleeping on the couch.
• They miss playing with their friends.
• She practiced playing hockey.
• Do you regret having mentioned it?
• You risk catching a cold.
• She suggested flying to Cairo.

 

2- Forms of the verb "gerund" after some special words, examples:

• He is busy reading the paper.
• I don't mind telling them my opinion.
• We feel like having a cup of tea.
• How about walking home instead of taking the car?
• It's no good talking to this girl.
• It's no use talking to the headmaster.
• They spend their time reading.
• There's no cheating anymore.
• There's no point in complaining further.
• What about going to the zoo?
• The book is worth reading.
  

 

See: Gerund With Prepositions