Question

What do you mean by a gerund? Need explanatory answer please don't copy it from the Google or else it will be reported.​

Answer 1

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A word which is like a verb but performs the work of a noun is called a $\bf{gerund}.$

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✧ A gerund is a verbal noun.

✧ Since a gerund is a noun, we cam use articles (a, an, the), possesive adjectives (my, your, etc.) or words like some, many before it:

• $\bf{The\:climbing}$ was over by 10 a.m.
• Do you mind $\bf{my\:using}$you phone?

✧ Gerunds can have their own adjectives:

• His $\bf{melodious\:singing}$ charmed everyone.
• His $\bf{rash\:driving}$scared us at time.

✧ Gerunds can have their own objects:

• $\bf{Spreding\:rumours}$ is a crime.
• He denied $\bf{stealing \:the\: file}.$

✧ Gerunds can be used after some verbs where the infinitive cannot be used:

• The students $\bf{stopped\:to\: write}$ when the bell rang. (wrong)
• The students $\bf{stopped\: writing}$when the bell rang. (correct)

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Answer 2

Explanation:

A word which is like a verb but performs the work of a noun is called a gerund.

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