10 Examples of Gerund Sentences and Phrases

10 Examples of Gerund Sentences and Phrases

The gerund is a verb that acts like a noun in a sentence. The subject in which the names are used in the sentence is used in the case of the object.

 The gerund is obtained by adding the -ing tag to a verb root.

Examples;

• Swimming is my favourite sport.
• Having to get up early won’t bother me at all.

It is important to note the distinction between the gerund verb and the present participle. It may not always be the gerund which receives the ”ing” tag but it can also be participles.

Present participle verbs report continuity.

Examples;

• Swimming can help you to lose weight.(gerund)
• The children are swimming in the sea.(present participle)

Here are 10 Examples of Gerund Sentences;

1. I was afraid of hurting her feelings.
2. I can’t stand Tom’s speaking German.
3. Swimming is my favourite sport.
4. Eating bread is bad for people health.
5. The old gardener has not finished cutting grass for 2 days.
6. I should give up fastfood and consuming sweet.
7. George likes photographing nature.
8. Mary was upset at having been passed over for the job.
9. These are used for cracking walnuts.
10. His big fear is driving on the main roads.