Teacher Guide / Instructions
A gerund is a verb ending in -ING that functions as a noun.
We use gerunds:
• after certain verbs (avoid, enjoy, insist, consider)
- I enjoy visiting my grandparents.
- She considered painting in the afternoon.
• As the object of a preposition
- Thank you for coming to my party.
- I have to ask permission before going out in the evening.
• As the subject or object of a sentence
- Gardening is my favourite hobby
- The boy likes playing with toy trains.
Teacher Guide
A gerund is a verb ending in -ING that functions as a noun.
We use gerunds:
• after certain verbs (avoid, enjoy, insist, consider)
- I enjoy visiting my grandparents.
- She considered painting in the afternoon.
• As the object of a preposition
- Thank you for coming to my party.
- I have to ask permission before going out in the evening.
• As the subject or object of a sentence
- Gardening is my favourite hobby
- The boy likes playing with toy trains.
Teacher Guide
A gerund is a verb ending in -ING that functions as a noun.
We use gerunds:
• after certain verbs (avoid, enjoy, insist, consider)
- I enjoy visiting my grandparents.
- She considered painting in the afternoon.
• As the object of a preposition
- Thank you for coming to my party.
- I have to ask permission before going out in the evening.
• As the subject or object of a sentence
- Gardening is my favourite hobby
- The boy likes playing with toy trains.