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Use as subject

Here are some examples of gerunds used as adjectives:

• An exciting game

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• A boring movie

• A tiring hike

• A challenging task

• A fun experience

In each of these sentences, the gerund is used to modify the noun that comes after it. The gerund tells us something about the noun. For example, in the sentence "An exciting game," the gerund "exciting" tells us that the game is interesting and engaging.

Gerunds can be used to modify any noun, but they are most commonly used to modify nouns that refer to people, activities, or things. For example, we might say "an exciting game," "a boring movie," or "a tiring hike." We might also say "a challenging task," "a fun experience," or "a rewarding job."

Here are some examples of gerunds used as verbal complements:

Her favorite pastime is playing the piano.

The most important thing is finishing your homework. His dream is traveling the world.

My biggest fear is public speaking. Their goal is winning the championship.

In each of these sentences, the gerund follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence. For example, in the sentence "Her favorite pastime is playing the piano," the gerund "playing the piano" describes the subject "Her."

Gerunds can be a versatile part of speech that can be used to add detail and interest to your writing. By understanding how gerunds work, you can improve your writing skills and make your sentences more interesting and engaging.

Gerunds can be used as verbal complements after any linking verb, such as: was were

• Being

• seems

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