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Gerunds
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that is used as a noun. The gerund is formed by adding the
suffix “-ing” to a verb.
Examples:

fixing crashing
weeding

DIRECTIONS: Underline the gerund in each sentence below.

1. My favorite pastime is reading.

2. Walking the dog is my regular chore.

3. Drawing would be a good activity for the kids.

4. Eating is our first priority.

5. Washing clothes will have to wait until Saturday.

6. I particularly enjoy skiing.

7. I am so tired of waiting!

8. Lately she has been having trouble seeing.

9. This moping has got to stop.

10. Jumping is the most exciting thing you can do on a horse.

11. Listening to music is not allowed here.

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Gerunds Worksheet
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that is used as a noun. The gerund is
formed by adding the suffix “-ing” to a verb.
Examples: Cheating is against the rules.
Spying is not allowed either.

DIRECTIONS: Complete each sentence by adding a gerund.

1. __waring__________________ is the worst thing in the world.

2. The thing I most enjoyed on our vacation was ____swimming_______________.

3. __________recording__________ was not permitted during the meeting.

4. I chose __________________ as my special talent.

5. ____________________ is Rodney’s favorite pastime.

6. Of all us, Karen enjoyed ____________________ the most.

7. I love cats. ____________________ is such a relaxing sound.

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