Kayezelle P.

asked • 02/09/22

Although simple, it is similar to the rules that prevent people from BUMPING into others in the streets.

How is the capitalized gerund used?

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A gerund is a form of a verb ending in "-ing" that acts like a NOUN. In simple terms, it is a combination of a verb and a noun. It may appear to be a "noun" , however, it acts like a "verb." As they are derived from verbs, gerunds can take objects or be modified by nouns. An example sentence would be: Baking is one of my favorite hobbies.
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Leah M. answered • 02/10/22

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The gerund in this sentence comes after a preposition. It is a gerund clause. A gerund clause can also be the object of a preposition after a verb, adjective or noun:"

Examples:

Would you prefer eating out to staying in?

They charged him with exceeding the speed limit.

I am sorry for being late.

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