Gerund: hints and tips

Gerund: G hints and tips GERUND -ing Verbals as words that are derived from verbs but function as nouns SIMPLEST GERUND name of active infinitives gerund work swimming biking talking run -ing a noun form Names of activities in a noun form. Should not be mixed with infinitives within "Meredith enjoys running, swimming and biking." a list to keep the sentence parallel. possessive case objective case Possessive case > pronouns and proper nouns Objective case > gerunds becomes a participle and meaning is altered. "The boss didn't like him leaving without notice." "The teacher didn't appreciate his talking." "The dog's barking infuriated the neighbors." G GERUND INFINITIVES Gerund describes activities in Infinitives describe a purpose or a noun form. a reason. "The soft rag is used for dusting." "Polish is used to shine the wood." "FOR" is paired with gerund. "TO" with infinitives. "by" + gerund = something that is done "with" + noun Gerund + "to" = Nicholas is looking forward to meeting the whole group. All present participles and gerunds / participles used in introductory phrases must be paired with a subject and a helping verb. To ensure that the proper verbal is used, always make sure that possessive nouns and pronouns are used with gerunds. When in doubt, check to see if an infinitive or present participle might be the correct verbal. Folow Us on Twitter @grammarnet ©2012 Grammar.net All rights reserved Gerund: G hints and tips GERUND -ing Verbals as words that are derived from verbs but function as nouns SIMPLEST GERUND name of active infinitives gerund work swimming biking talking run -ing a noun form Names of activities in a noun form. Should not be mixed with infinitives within "Meredith enjoys running, swimming and biking." a list to keep the sentence parallel. possessive case objective case Possessive case > pronouns and proper nouns Objective case > gerunds becomes a participle and meaning is altered. "The boss didn't like him leaving without notice." "The teacher didn't appreciate his talking." "The dog's barking infuriated the neighbors." G GERUND INFINITIVES Gerund describes activities in Infinitives describe a purpose or a noun form. a reason. "The soft rag is used for dusting." "Polish is used to shine the wood." "FOR" is paired with gerund. "TO" with infinitives. "by" + gerund = something that is done "with" + noun Gerund + "to" = Nicholas is looking forward to meeting the whole group. All present participles and gerunds / participles used in introductory phrases must be paired with a subject and a helping verb. To ensure that the proper verbal is used, always make sure that possessive nouns and pronouns are used with gerunds. When in doubt, check to see if an infinitive or present participle might be the correct verbal. Folow Us on Twitter @grammarnet ©2012 Grammar.net All rights reserved