Here's a breakdown:
* Gerund: A verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. It describes an action or state.
Examples:
* Verb: "Singing"
* Gerund: "Singing is my favorite hobby." (The gerund "singing" acts as the subject of the sentence)
* Verb: "Running"
* Gerund: "I enjoy running in the park." (The gerund "running" acts as the object of the verb "enjoy")
* Verb: "Being"
* Gerund: "Being kind is important." (The gerund "being" acts as the subject of the sentence)
Key Points:
* Gerunds always end in "-ing".
* They can function as the subject, object, or complement of a sentence.
* They can also be used as part of a noun phrase.
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