2007-12-28 01:47:18 · 6 answers · asked by adeyemi a 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
a gerund.
"Running makes me tired."
"Playing tennis is fun"
"Going to the mall the day after Christmas was not a good idea."
2007-12-28 01:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by k8kay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All regular present participles end in -ing and can function as nouns (gerunds).
Running is fun.
Swimming in deep water is dangerous.
2007-12-28 01:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by GrammarDiva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gerund - the English -ing form of a verb when functioning as a noun, as writing in Writing is easy.
2007-12-28 01:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'ing' form of a verb has two names. They are present participle and gerund. Present participle works as adjective, and gerund as noun. But it is often difficult to tell the difference.
I had a hard time finding your office.
a) I had a hard time (while I was) finding your office.
b) I had a hard time (in) finding your office.
In a), finding is present participle, but in b) it is gerund.
2007-12-28 18:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a Gerund; A noun ending in "ing."
Jogging is my favorite sport.
2007-12-28 01:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a gerund
2015-10-06 11:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Shandria 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋