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The Gerund
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☼ Definition :– A Gerund is a form of the verb which ends in–ing and has a force of a Noun and a verb.
| No. | RULE | USAGE | |
| 1. | The Gerund is used as the subject of a verb. | ⟹ | 1. Singing is good for health..
2. Laughing is the best exercise. |
| 2. | The Gerund is used as the object of a transitive verb. | ⟹ | 1. He prepare making tea.
2. Stop talking. |
| 3. | The Gerund is used as the object of a Preposition. | ⟹ | 1. Ashok is fond of reading books.
2. They are fond of playing cricket.. |
| 4. | The Gerund is used as the Compliment of Verb. | ⟹ | 1. What she most dislike is going out.
2. What he likes is eating sweets. |
| 5. | The Gerund is used absolutely. | ⟹ | 1. Singing a song being her choice, she sang a bhajan. |
| 6. | The Compound Gerund is formed by placing a past participle after the gerunds of have and be. | ⟹ | 1. We heard of her having gained a prize.
2. Rita is desirous of being admired. |
