Gerunds and its functions.pptx

This discussion is about gerunds and the 5 different functions namely: subject, subject complement, direct object, object of the preposition, and appositive.

Gerund is a verb formed into a gerund by adding -ing at the end of the verb; hence, it is called a verbal. For example, swim + -ing becomes swimming; draw + -ing becomes drawing - these are the basic structure of gerunds. However, its function differs from that of a verb because it functions as a noun and all the other functions of a noun.

This presentation gives a comprehensive discussion and simple conceptualization of gerunds and the 5 different functions.

It is used in an ESL classroom to help learners understand the lesson.

1. GERUNDs & its different functions

2. Let us see how keen you are in finding the key words that are relevant to our lesson for today!

3. Let’s turn the following verbs into gerunds by adding – ing . swim draw exercise pray decorate build swimming drawing exercising praying decorating building join create treat advocate bully sit joining creating treating advocating bullying sitting

4. What is a gerund ? It is a verb ending in – ing that can also be used as a noun! Hence, it is also considered a verbal. If this is the case, it is called a gerund !

5. Gerunds always end in – ing . They are used in the sentence as nouns and in every way that any other noun can be used: Swimming is a good exercise. (Subject) Jane does not enjoy cooking . (Direct Object) After eating , relax for a while. (Object of the Preposition)

6. Gerunds always end in – ing .

7. Gerund as a subject :

8. Gerund as a subject complement : It is a word or group of words following a linking verb that renames, describes, or identifies the subject.

9. Gerund as a direct object : After some verbs (love – like – dislike – hate – enjoy – prefer) , we add the – ing form of the verb.

10. Gerund as a direct object :

11. Gerund as an indirect object :

12. Gerund as an object of preposition : follows a preposition (in, on, to, from, for, between, under, above, beside, with, without, about, etc …

13. Gerund as an appositive : re-names a noun [or noun phrase] that immediately precedes it, and giving more information about the noun or phrase.

14. Gerund as an appositive :

15.  GERUND 2  GERUND as SubjectA gerund ( ing form ) is a noun formed from a verb.Smoking is forbidden in this building .Learning English is easy.Playing football is my favourite sport . 3   After some verbs (love – like – dislike – hate – enjoy – prefer) we use – ing form. I love watching the sun set every evening .She likes going to the cinema on Sundays . 4  After some verbs such as ; Finish , forgive , imagine , keep , avoid ,admit , fancy , regret , suggest , continue , miss , quit , start , stop practice , go …I avoid staying up late on weekdays.He goes fishing on Sundays . 5  After prepositionsHe is interested in playing the guitar.I am not very good at learning Spanish .Sue must be fed up with doing homework.They left without taking their change .What are the advantages of having a car ?Thank you very much for inviting me to your party .How about going out tonight ? 6   After the expressions ; can’t stand , can’t help , it’s no use , look forward to , how about ….? What about ….? I’m busy… .Ex: I can’t help laughing, he is so funny!How about going to the cinema? (suggestion)