2. Gerunds definition A verb in its -ing form which functions as a noun. Reading is my favorite past time. Studying everyday makes me feel good and bright.

3. How do I identify Gerunds?

4. How would I use a Gerund?  As the subject of the sentences. Swimming is a good exercise.  As the object of the verbs: enjoy, quit/give up, appreciate, mind, finish, avoid, stop, postpone, delay, keep, consider, discuss, mention, suggest. Jane does not enjoy cooking. Joe quit/gave up smoking.

5. How would I use a Gerund?  As the object of prepositions (about, of, for, from, in, of, to). He is excited about playing tennis. Sue is in charge of organizing the meeting. I am interested in learning more about your work. I am accustomed to sleeping with the window open.

6. How would I use a Gerund? Common prepositions combinations followed by gerunds:

7. Let’s go practice! - Identify Gerunds? Complete the following sentences: …………………………. baseball is fun. (play). A first-time flyer is worried (fly) …………………………………….. in stormy weather. The pilot was late, but he had an excuse (be) ……………………………………. late. Sometimes I putt of (clean) …………………………….. my bedroom. I appreciate (be) …………………………. able to study in peace and quiet.

8. Let’s go practice! - Identify Gerunds? Complete the following sentences: Playing baseball is fun. (play). A first-time flyer is worried (fly) about flying in stormy weather. The pilot was late, but he had an excuse (be) for being late. Sometimes I put off (clean) cleaning my bedroom. I appreciate (be) being able to study in peace and quiet.

9. Let’s go practice! - Create Gerunds? Write three sentences using Gerunds and the verbs in parenthesis: (dance) _________________________________________. (enjoy) _________________________________________. (dream) _________________________________________.