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Using Gerunds As Subject and Predicate

The document discusses using gerunds as subjects and predicates in sentences. It provides examples of gerund phrases and sentences where the gerund is used as the subject or predicate. It also includes an activity where students identify gerunds as subjects or predicates in sample sentences and an assignment to write original sentences using given gerunds as subjects and predicates.

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Using Gerunds As Subject and Predicate

The document discusses using gerunds as subjects and predicates in sentences. It provides examples of gerund phrases and sentences where the gerund is used as the subject or predicate. It also includes an activity where students identify gerunds as subjects or predicates in sample sentences and an assignment to write original sentences using given gerunds as subjects and predicates.

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LESSON 2

LECTURE
Using Gerunds as Subject and Predicate Noun

Gerunds – verbs that end in –ing

Gerund Phrase – gerund and the words that go with it.

Examples: Eating salty foods is bad for your health.


Gerund Phrase

Gio and Gia are eating fruits and vegetables.


Gerund Phrase

Uses of Gerunds
1. As a subject – when the gerund is the one being talked about in the sentence.
-found at the beginning of the sentence before the linking verb or action word.
Examples:
Gerund Predicate
a. Sewing keeps Nathalie busy on Saturdays.

Gerund Predicate
b. Reading story books is my favorite hobby.

2. As a predicate – when the gerund describes the subject.


-found after the linking verb or action word.

Subject Gerund
a. Nathalie is sewing clothes every Saturday.

Subject Gerund
b. I love reading story books.

ACTIVITY
A. Box the gerund in the sentence. Write S on the blank if the gerund is used as a subject and P if the
gerund is used as a predicate.
______1. Putting up the curtains isn’t easy.
______2. The children are clapping their hands when they are happy.
______3. I am singing the national anthem every flag ceremony.
______4. Making wooden swords is fun.
______5. My little brother likes lying on the bench.

B. On your notebook, answer Exercise 4 on page 133 of English for All Times – Language. (1-10,
Answers only)

ASSIGNMENT
Use the following gerunds in sentences as a subject and as a predicate.
a. climbing
b. playing
c. writing
As a subject As a predicate
Example: Singing the high notes is easy Lilia is singing inspirational songs.
for Lilia.
1.
2.
3.

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