Use as circumstantial

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and is used as a noun. When a gerund is used as a circumstantial, it modifies a verb and tells us how, when, where, or why the action is taking place.

Gerunds can be used as circumstantials after any verb that can be modified by a prepositional phrase. For example, we might say "I enjoy playing video games after school," "I am tired of walking to school in the rain," or "My favorite activity is reading in the park on a summer day."

Here are some examples of gerunds used as circumstantials:

**I enjoy playing video games after school.

I am tired of walking to school in the rain**.

**My favorite activity is reading in the park on a summer day.

**We are going to the beach for swimming and sunbathing.

I am afraid of flying. In each of these sentences, the gerund tells us how, when, where, or why the action is taking place. For example, in the sentence "I enjoy playing video games after school," the gerund "playing video games" tells us how I enjoy spending my time after school.

Gerunds can also be used as circumstantials after verbs that express mental states, such as "I am afraid of flying" or "I am excited about going to the beach."

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.