Gerund atau Verbal noun ialah kata kerja yang berbentuk -ing (ing form) yang dipakai sebagai kata benda (noun)

When a verb ends in -ing, it may be a gerund or a present participle. It is important to understand that they are not the same.

When we use a verb in -ing form more like a noun, it is usually a gerund:

  • Fishing is fun.

When we use a verb in -ing form more like a verb or an adjective, it is usually a present participle:

  • Anthony is fishing.
  • I have a boring teacher

Gerund bisa sebagai subject atau sebagai Object.

1. as Subject

example : Swimming is a good exercise

2.as Object

example : He likes dancing.

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