The Gerund
A Gerund is a kind of Noun made out of a Verb. It is formed from the Base form of Verb by adding 'ing'. It acts partly a verb and partly a noun. So it is also called a Verbal Noun.
Ex:Walk - Walking, Talk - Talking, Eat - Eating, Work - Working
Some Uses of Gerund are as follows:-
The Gerund as the subject in a sentence
1. Walking is a good exercise.
2. Hunting animals is an offence.
3. Brushing keeps your teeth healthy.
4. Going to party is a fun.
5. Smoking causes cancer.
The Gerund as the object in a sentence.
1. I like swiming.
2. Reyaz likes reading.
3. Akram discards playing.
The Gerund as the compliment of a verb:
1. Ahmed is studying in class iv.
2. Boys are playing in the ground.
3. A life pleasure is having breakfast in the morning.
The Gerund after preposition:
1. He is fond of writing.
3. She is good at dancing.
4. We reached Lal Qila after driving whole day.