Gerunds are ‘ing’ form of verbs that function as nouns.
Exercise
Q. Identify gerunds in the following sentences.
- Playing on the road is restricted.
- Swimming is good for physical fitness.
- Dancing is her passion.
- We insist on cooking the dinner ourselves.
- Driving requires regular practice.
Answer
- Playing on the road is restricted.
- Swimming is good for physical fitness.
- Dancing is her passion.
- We insist on cooking the dinner ourselves.
- Driving requires regular practice.