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How is a GERUND used?
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How is a GERUND used? :
The -ing form of an English verb when used as a noun is called the Gerund. A gerund has the characteristic of a Noun as well as a verb.
General form : Root verb + ing
The Gerund is used in the following cases.
How is a GERUND used? :
The -ing form of an English verb when used as a noun is called the Gerund. A gerund has the characteristic of a Noun as well as a verb.
General form : Root verb + ing
The Gerund is used in the following cases.
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Subject to a verb :
Running is a good exercise.
Cooking is an art. -
Object to verb :
Priya gave up dancing.
He has learnt swimming. -
Object to a Preposition :
Children are fond of playing.
He was fined for coming late. -
Complement to a verb :
His constant habit was sleeping.
My favourite hobby is gardening. -
In apposition to a Pronoun :
It is unwise calling him.
It is no use crying.
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