Exploring the Functions of a Gerund

The video tutorial explains the concept of gerunds, which are verbals ending in 'ing' that function as nouns. It covers how gerunds can serve as different parts of a sentence, including subjects, subject complements, direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. The tutorial provides examples for each usage and includes exercises to identify gerunds in sentences.

What is a gerund?

• A verb that functions as a noun

• A noun that functions as a verb

• A noun that ends in 'ing'

• A verb that ends in 'ed'

In which sentence is the gerund used as a subject?

• I enjoy swimming.

• I am going to the swimming pool.

• Swimming is fun.

• I have a swimming lesson.

What role does a gerund play when it follows a linking verb?

• Subject complement

• Direct object

• Object of a preposition

• Indirect object

Which sentence features a gerund as a direct object?

• Dancing is enjoyable.

• I look forward to dancing.

• She misses dancing.

• Dancing, she felt free.

Identify the sentence where the gerund is an indirect object.

• He gave studying a chance.

• Studying can be fun.

• She dedicated herself to studying.

• Giving feedback is important.

In which example is the gerund the object of a preposition?

• Running fast is hard.

• She quit running.

• Running is her hobby.

• She believes in running daily.

How is the gerund 'dancing' used in 'Billy Elliott's dancing is known to everyone'?

• Subject

• Direct object

• Object of a preposition

• Indirect object

In 'Ken enjoys learning about ancient Greece', how is 'learning' used?

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Object of a preposition

Find the sentence where the gerund is used as an indirect object.

• Ali dedicates acting all her time and energy.

• Ali gives acting all her time and energy.

• Ali uses acting for all her time and energy.

• Ali spends acting all her time and energy.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a gerund?

• Past participle

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object