gerund phrases as subject and object
Decoding the Gerund Phrase
Time for a quick refresher: A gerund is a noun formed with a verb ending in ing. Words like swimming, tying, dreaming, eating, fishing, and drinking can all be used as gerunds.
Now that we’ve refreshed your memory, let’s take a look at the gerund phrase. A gerund phrase always follows these rules:
- Gerund phrases always start with gerunds
- Gerund phrases always include modifiers and often include other objects
- A gerund phrase always functions as a noun
- Gerund phrases are always subjects, objects, or subject complements in sentences.
Gerund Phrase Examples
In the following gerund phrase examples, the gerund is highlighted in bold and the entire gerund phrase is underlined. A brief explanation of the function of the gerund phrase follows each example.
- Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is the subject of the verb is.
- Piling too much laundry into a washing machine will cause it to malfunction.
Piling too much laundry into a washing machine is the subject of the verb will cause.
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