WHAT IS A GERUND PHRASE – Below is a discussion about gerund, gerund phrase, their examples, and how to identify them.
The English subject has a wide scope. One of the topics is gerund and alongside it is the gerund phrase. We will learn both through a discussion below as well as the examples of gerund and gerund phrase.
Gerund & Gerund Phrase – Their Meaning & Examples
Meaning & Examples of Gerund & Gerund Phrase
GERUND & GERUND PHRASE – Here are their meaning and as well as some examples in English.
In the English subject, there are lessons that serve as foundation. Their value and usefulness extend to other lessons not only under English but also in other subjects.
The eight(8) Parts of Speech is one of the English lessons that are vital in learning the other lessons under the subject. Among these eight(8) parts of speech are the noun and the verb.
The noun refer to the name of a person, place, event, or thing while the verb refers to the words indicating the action in a sentence. Do you know that verbs can actually function as nouns in a sentence?
A verb functioning as a noun in the sentence is called a Gerund. They are formed by adding -ing in the action word. They usually come in a phrase that serves as the whole subject of the sentence. This phrase is called a Gerund Phrase (GP).
For Example:
Watching television is my favorite thing to do every afternoon.
- Verb: watch + ing = watching
- GP: watching television
Other Examples:
Passing the qualifying exam already means a lot.
- Verb: pass + ing = passing
- GP: passing the qualifying exam
The singing of a song inside the classroom is prohibited.
- Verb: sing + ing = singing
- GP: singing of a song
Cooling the water outside the fridge is impossible.
- Verb: cool + ing = cooling
- GP: cooling the water
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