GERUNDS: 11 Different uses of the Gerund in English. EASY GUIDE to improve your GRAMMAR
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- GERUNDS: 11 Different uses of the Gerund in English. EASY GUIDE to improve your GRAMMAR
Welcome to this easy English guide on 11 different uses of the gerund in English! Gerunds can be tricky, but in this video, you'll learn all the ways we use them in real life. We’ll go over more than 100 examples to help you understand gerunds better and improve your grammar.
Here are the 11 uses of gerunds covered in this video:
Gerund as the object of a sentence
Gerund as the subject of a sentence
Gerund after adjective + preposition
+Gerund as the object of a preposition
Gerund as the complement of a subject
Gerund as part of a compound noun
Gerund to express a reason or cause (for + gerund)
Gerund after phrasal verbs
Gerund after possessive pronouns (my, your, his, etc.)
Gerund in reduced relative clauses
Gerund in comparative sentences
Gerund in passive voice sentences
This lesson is perfect if you want to practice English, improve your grammar, or just learn how to use gerunds in sentences. Whether you're an ESL learner, preparing for an exam, or simply improving your English, this video is for you!
Common gerund examples you'll see:
I enjoy swimming. (Object of the sentence)
Swimming is fun. (Subject of the sentence)
I'm interested in learning. (After adjective + preposition)
They talked about going. (After phrasal verbs)
She improved by practicing every day. (Gerund after preposition)
Make sure to watch the video and practice with the examples. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more lessons!
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Just one question, where are the 5 and 9 cases of use?
Hello! Well spotted! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers.
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9 th usage is missed, please check it & let’s know about it.
I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🤩👍 Right! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers. I hope you understand.
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Can you please find out gerunds from this paragraph? Hiking through the dense forest, we heard a twig snapping behind us. A deer was grazing nearby. The sun began setting, casting a warm glow on the tree tops. Being in the forest and listening to the sounds of nature calmed our souls. We enjoyed breathing in the fresh, earthy air.
Yes I can. Can you? Which ones do you think are gerunds?
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Hello! I have removed the compound nouns section because they are formed with the present participle, not with gerunds. It was a mistake on my part. However, present participles and gerunds are both similar in appearance (-ing verb).
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hi thanks for the lesson and I do have a question can we use adverbs and gerunds at the same time 😊?
Hello 😃 Glad you liked my video! Yes, you can use adverbs and gerunds at the same time. Adverbs can modify gerunds by describing how the action is being performed.
For example:
"She enjoys singing loudly in the shower."
"He was praised for carefully painting the mural."
In these sentences, "loudly" and "carefully" modify the gerunds "singing" and "painting," giving more information about how the actions are done.
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I heard the word gerund a lot ,but I need more to understand thanks.
Keep this in mind: A gerund is an -ing verb used as a noun.
#6 & #7 fall into the category of "ing" after prepositions
Very true. I've divided them into different categories because many students cannot identify prepositions. Causes or reasons are easy to spot and phrasal verbs are well-known, hence the extra categories.
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You forgot to mention that gerunds can also function as adjectives, like this;
- Drinking water.
- Boring movie.
- Interesting book.
Or it can function like a relative clause too, like this;
- The woman, wearing the yellow dress, is my sister.
Actually, I thought the same as you but someone pointed out my mistake. Here's what I found after doing a bit of digging.
Gerunds do not function as adjectives and are not used in relative clauses. However, they can sometimes appear similar to present participles, which can function as adjectives.
Gerunds vs. Present Participles:
Gerunds always act as nouns.
Present participles (also the -ing form of a verb) can function as adjectives or be used in relative clauses.
Gerund as a Noun:
Swimming is fun. (Here, "swimming" is the subject of the sentence and acts as a noun.)
Present Participle as an Adjective:
The swimming pool is open. ("Swimming" describes the type of pool and functions as an adjective.)
Present Participles in Relative Clauses:
A participle can be used to form a relative clause, replacing the relative pronoun and verb.
The man standing by the door is my friend. ("Standing" is a participle modifying "the man," effectively a reduced relative clause: The man who is standing by the door.)
In short, while gerunds cannot function as adjectives or be used in relative clauses, present participles (which share the same -ing form) can.
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Thank you so much sir. But Idk why you have missed the no. 5 and 9.
Hello! Well spotted! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers.
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There is a hope for getting more categories, otherwise a good idea.
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You can also use this structure in comparatives;
- I prefer reading books TO watching movies.
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El vídeo está muy bien, pero no está el uso número 5 "part of a compound noun" ni el número 9 "gerund in reduced relative clauses" ¿Podría tener información sobre estos usos que faltan? Gracias
Hello! Well spotted! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers.
Gracias por responder, y también por hacerlo tan rápido. Creo que ya lo he entendido. 5 "I bought some new running shoes" "I'm giving Peter a driving lesson". 9 "The man who works at... The man working at..." Un saludo y gracias, estoy suscrito y me encantan tus vídeos.
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It seems like missing the #9 examples. Anyway, thanks for your good teaching.
Right! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers. I hope you understand.
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She enjoys dancing competition.
Is it right sentence sir?
Hello! The sentence "She enjoys dancing competition" is not quite correct. It should be:
"She enjoys dancing in competitions" (if you mean she enjoys participating in them), or
"She enjoys dance competitions" (if you mean she enjoys watching or participating in dance competitions).
The phrase "dancing competition" needs a preposition like "in" or should be reworded to "dance competitions" for clarity.
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Examples of 'gerund in reduced relative clause' are missing in the video. Could you please fill up the gap?
Hello! Well spotted! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers.
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Gerund in reduced relative clause.. you didnot explain by mistaken sir.
Hello! Well spotted! Numbers 5 and 9 contained present participles instead of gerunds. They both have the same form (-ing verb) but I decided to remove those 2 sections so as to provide the most accurate information to my viewers.
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In n.9 it's not a gerund but Present Participle.
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There was an example,such as She insisted on my coming to the meeting. MY. is possessive. ADJECTIVE not. PRONOUN.Possessive pronoun is MINE.But HIS. is both. possessive Adjective and possessive pronoun.
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can you write? She is enjoying painting?
Yes, you can. It is still the object of the sentence. However, the meaning is different. Enjoys = She paints often and she likes it. Enjoying = She is painting now and she likes it now.
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With the verb "ENJOY" you have to use a gerund mandatorily because you can't use an infinitive verb with "to", I mean, you can't say;
"I enjoy TO WORK", it's grammatically incorrect.
So, "enjoy" is one of those special verbs which with the following verb has to be in gerund form.
Exactly right. Some verbs must always be followed by the gerund. The verbs listed in the video are all such verbs and cannot be followed by the infinitive form of the verb.
In n.8 instead of posssessive adjectives object pronouns are used nowadays: He insisted on ME coming to the meeting
Right. Using the possessive adjective makes it more formal. In casual conversations, object pronouns are used. However, gerunds are typically preceeded by the possessive form.