Question

Rewrite the sentence using gerunds-
Q.1. Shyama likes to read poetry.

Answer 1

Answer:

Shyama likes reading poetry .

Answer 2

Shyama likes reading poetry.

• The given sentence is ''Shyama likes to read poetry''.
• In the given sentence, ''to read'' is in the form of the infinitive.
• In order to change into gerund form, we need to change the verb ''read''.
• Shyama likes reading poetry.

• In the above-given sentence, the word ''reading'' is the gerund.
• Gerunds are action words that act as a noun.
• Gerunds end with -ing form.
• In the given sentence, ''Shyama likes reading poetry'', The gerund ''reading books'' is a verb that acts as a noun.