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Definition. A gerund is a verbal that ends in-ing and functions as a noun. Adjective: gerundial or gerundival. The term gerund is used in traditional grammar. Many contemporary linguists prefer instead to use the term-ing form.
Note: A gerund will always be used as a noun and does not replace the progressive form of the verb. Functions of Gerunds Gerunds as Subject. Because a gerund is a noun, it can be the subject of a sentence. Gerund Example: Singing makes Sarah happy. Here, âsingingâ is the noun doing the action âto make.â Because it completes the action, âsingingâ is the subject of the sentence. Gerunds as Direct Object. Because a gerund is a noun, it can be the direct object. Gerund Example: Sarah enjoys singing. Here, âSarahâ is the subject of the sentence, âenjoysâ is the verb, and âsingingâ is the direct object. Singing is what Sarah enjoys doing. Gerunds as Indirect Object. Because a gerund is a noun, it can be an indirect object. Gerund Example: Sarah made singing a priority.