I forgot... I know Gerund is words ending in -ing but is that all? Thanks in advance
2007-02-20 12:58:43 · 3 answers · asked by oh joy! 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A gerund is a noun formed by the using the present participle (the -ing form) of a word. All words ending in -ing are not gerunds, because often they are verbs.
I like swimming. (swimming is a gerund)
I was swimming in the ocean yesterday. (swimming is a participle verb)
2007-02-20 13:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by legaleagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verb participle ending in "ing" which acts as a noun.
e.g. Cooking is a favourite hobby of mine. I enjoy cooking. (gerunds)
When I am cooking, I feel happy. Now you're cooking with gas. (verbs)
Not all words ending in "ing" can be gerunds. e.g. sing, bring, amazing. Only verb participles.
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2007-02-20 13:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the following sentence, "running" is the gerund:
Running made him tired.
Basically, it's an -ing verb acting as a noun.
2007-02-20 13:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by Persephone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋