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Gerund
and its
Functions
With Teacher Marielle
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this learning activity, you should be able to:
differentiate gerund from verb;
give the functions of gerund in a
sentence; and
construct a sentence using a gerund.
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SHOW AND TELL
visiting watching
reading
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LET'S FIND OUT!!
VERBS VERBALS
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VERBALS
Gerund Infinitive Participle
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VERBALS
Gerund Infinitive Participle
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Study the sentences below.
Look for the function of
What I Know the underlined word and
write whether it is a Verb
or Gerund.
1. Singing is one of my hobbies.
2. The woman is preparing food.
3. I am sleeping the whole afternoon.
4. Watching television does not burn many calories.
5. They are now planting different trees to preserve
mother nature.
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Study the sentences below.
Look for the function of
What I Know the underlined word and
write whether it is a Verb
or Gerund.
6. The most fun I had was swimming in the ocean.
7. She is telling lies.
8. Running is a good exercise.
9. You are hurting the girl.
10. Have you ever read a book about biking?
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Lesson For The
Day
A gerund is usually defined as a word ending in
"-ing" that is formed from a verb and that
functions as a noun specifically used as a
subject, a subjective complement, an object of
preposition, a direct object, and an appositive.
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Examples
dancing climbing planting
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Examples
collecting painting singing
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Verbs vs. Gerunds
Singing is fun. The woman is singing.
More examples: More examples:
Eating nutritious food She is eating nutritious
help your body to become food to become strong and
strong and healthy. healthy.
I love cooking my I am cooking my favorite
favorite dish. dish.
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As a Subject of
Functions the sentence
of a Gerund As a Direct Object
As an Object of
Preposition
As a Subjective
Complement
As an Appositive
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
Painting is a pleasant
hobby.
As a subject
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
Painting is a pleasant
hobby.
As a subject
Topic of the sentence
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
As a Direct Object
I love flying a kite.
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
As a Direct Object
Answers the question
I love flying a WHAT
kite. after the TV
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
As an Object of
Preposition
Eat lunch before leaving.
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
My new hobby is golfing.
As a Subjective Complement
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
My new hobby is golfing.
As a Subjective Complement
Complements back the subject
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
My favorite sport, fishing, gives
me hours of pleasure.
As an Appositive
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Functions of a
Gerund in sentences
My favorite sport, fishing, gives
me hours of pleasure.
As an Appositive
Renames the noun beside it
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Activity Time
Give the functions of 1. Telling lies is not a good
the underlined gerund practice.
in a sentence. Write 2. I just finished typing my
if it is a Subject, test paper.
Direct Object, 3. Sally wants a job in
Appositive, Object of banking.
Preposition, or 4. Gambling is a disease that
Subjective complement. is not easy to cure.
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Activity Time
Give the functions of
the underlined gerund 5. Kim has developed her
in a sentence. Write talent, singing,
if it is a Subject, exceptionally well.
Direct Object, 6. We finally stopped the
Appositive, Object of
bleeding from the cut in her
Preposition, or
leg.
Subjective complement.
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Activity Time
Give the functions of
7. One serious crime for
the underlined gerund
in a sentence. Write
hunting is poaching.
if it is a Subject, 8. Avoid mixing different
Direct Object, forms on my table.
Appositive, Object of 9. I feel sick after eating.
Preposition, or 10. My best talent is
Subjective complement. talking.
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Always remember the
What Have following:
I Learned A gerund is a
verb form ending
in “-ing” but
functions as a
noun.
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Since a gerund has the
What Have same function as a
I Learned
noun, a gerund can be
a subject in a
sentence, a direct
object of the verb, an
object of preposition,
a subjective
complement, or an
appositive.
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What Have 1. Gerund is a verb
form that ends with
I Learned ___ and functions as
a _____.
2. The five functions
of gerunds are :
_____, _____, _____,
_____, and _____.
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Practice!
Use your English notebook for the
following activities.
Activity
TIME
Write whether the
Verbs or underlined word is
Gerunds a verb or gerund.
1. They enjoy cooking with my mom.
2. They are cooking my favorite dish.
3. People are giving negative comments to those
celebrities they dislike in just one click of a
finger.
4. Giving negative comments to those celebrities
you dislike is an act of libel.
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Write whether the
Verbs or underlined word is
Gerunds a verb or gerund.
5. Mark lies playing on the team.
6. My hobby, playing tennis, gives me more
energy to finish my tasks every day.
7. Leslie got into trouble for talking to Sarah.
8. She is talking incessantly morning, noon,
till night.
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Write whether the
Verbs or underlined word is
Gerund a verb or gerund.
9. The teacher appreciated my trying the
math problem.
10. I am trying to solve this problem the
whole day.
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Activity
TIME
Functions of a Gerund
Give the functions of
1. Lyka's favorite
the underlined gerund
in a sentence. Write exercise is jogging.
if it is a Subject, 2. Running is good for
Direct Object,
our health.
Appositive, Object of
Preposition, or 3. I got this bruise
Subjective complement. from fencing.
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Functions of a Gerund
Give the functions of
the underlined gerund 4. My favorite pastime
in a sentence. Write
is reading books.
if it is a Subject,
Direct Object, 5. Merla keeps herself
Appositive, Object of in good shape by
Preposition, or
dancing.
Subjective complement.
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Functions of a Gerund
Give the functions of
6. Delia does boxing in
the underlined gerund
in a sentence. Write the gym twice a week.
if it is a Subject, 7. My only exercise,
Direct Object,
walking, is not taxing.
Appositive, Object of
Preposition, or 8. I hate watering
Subjective complement. plants every morning.
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Functions of a Gerund
Give the functions of
the underlined gerund
in a sentence. Write 9. The plants need
if it is a Subject, pruning.
Direct Object,
10. A good career,
Appositive, Object of
Preposition, or nursing, is my passion.
Subjective complement.
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Activity
TIME
Construct your own
Write your sentence in gerund
own sentence form using the word
provided.
1. baking
2. watching
3. checking
4. brushing
5. monitoring
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Assessment
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Worksheet
A. Directions: Identify
the underlined word as
Verb or Gerund. Write
your answer on the
space provided before
each number.
Worksheet
B. Directions: Give the
functions of the underlined
gerund in a sentence. Write if
it is Subject, Direct Object,
Appositive, Object of
Preposition, or Predicate
Nominative.
Worksheet
C. Directions: List five
gerunds that you can
observe in the picture
and use it in
constructing your own
sentence.
[Link]
Canva-Worksheet-
gerund
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See you next time.
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