Types of Gerunds
How is the gerund functioning in the following sentence: Our baseball team is playing out of town this weekend.
Predicate Nominative
When did the "Nice Ice" Nee doh come out? (year)
2023
John has finally lost interest in collecting stamps
Collecting
The man sitting by the library door is waiting for his wife to finish her research.
Participle Phrase
Mia John Abby and Michael went to the park.
Mia, John, Abby, and Michael went to the park.
How is the gerund functioning in the following sentence: Having defined goals will help you plan for the future. Farming is also an important occupation.
Subject
In Minecraft, what is the name of the dimension where you fight the Ender Dragon?
The End
The running thief was caught a block from the store.
Running
After reading the newspaper story, Josephine immediately called to volunteer.
Gerund Phrase
You wouldn't punch a guy with glasses would you?
You wouldn't punch a guy with glasses, would you?
Ashley gives golfing her best effort each day.
Direct Object
Who is the most followed woman on Instagram?
Selena Gomez
The torn curtain flapped in the breeze.
Torn
Four people watched the young acrobat teetering across the tightrope.
Participle Phrase
Well if you don't like it don't do it.
Well, if you don't like it, don't do it.
How is the gerund functioning in the following sentence: Our baseball team is playing out of town this weekend.
Predicate Nominative
What is Eleven’s real name in Stranger Things?
Jane Ives
The excited group entered the exhibit.
Excited
He was bragging about winning all four races.
Gerund Phrase
She was born May 24 2009 in Indianapolis Indiana.
She was born May 24, 2009, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Before jumping in the ocean, take off your socks.
Object of Preposition
What is the most popular game-day dip across the U.S.?
Buffalo Chicken Dip
We have not seen the new Sonic movie.
Seen
Listening for the familiar "clicks", Jack fanned the Geiger counter over the field.
Participial Phrase
Liam kicked the soccer ball very powerfully.