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Gerunds

Gerunds are ing verbs that function as nouns in a sentence.

--Walter enjoys reading. Reading is the direct object.

--Studying is important. Studying is the subject.

--With careful planning, Roberto

saved for a comfortable retirement. Planning is the object of a

prepositional phrase.

--To go running in the winter, Ariel

bought insulated shoes. Running is the object of an

infinitive phrase.