Gerunds :





A gerund is that form of the verb which ends ING and has the force of a noun and a verb.

The forms of the verb are the same as that of the preset participle.

A gerund is a kind of noun whereas a particle is a kind of adjective hence we can say gerund is a verbal noun but the participle is an adjective.

Walking

Speaking

Smoking

Debating

Writing

Telling

Smiling

Cajoling

Typing

Seeing

Coloring



Examples of Gerund :

Walking is a good exercise.

Writing is an art.

Smoking is prohibited.

Smiling is the cure.

Punishing the students for these kinds of offences will not give results.






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