General Knowledge
What is a gerund?
A verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun in the sentence.
Running is something that I have always hated even though I have always played sports.
Running
Do you really think that cutting your bangs will make you happy?
Cutting your bangs
Eating ice cream on a hot day is refreshing.
Eating ice cream
What does a gerund always end with?
-ing
I wish that trying to be a good person was easier.
Trying
Running for mayor with my dog was the craziest experience of my life.
Running for mayor with my dog
She enjoyed reading novels in her free time.
Reading novels in her free time
What is included in a gerund phrase?
The gerund and any words that give more information about the action.
There was a time when I would entertain the possibility of dating an idiot.
Dating
Kelce decided to experience something new by cooking with monks.
Cooking with monks
My boss gave me a hard time about leaving early.
Leaving early
What part of speech is a gerund always acting as?
Noun
My mom told me to finish my homework before going to the mall.
Going
My teacher lectured us about refusing longer classes.
Refusing longer classes
His favorite activity is hiking in the mountains.
Hiking in the mountains
Do gerunds have to be verbs?
Yes
Falling down the stairs is likely when ice has formed.
Falling
Tying a good knot is something that many people do not know how to do.
Tying a good knot
I find ignoring people to be very relaxing.
Ignoring people