LOS GERUNDIOS EN INGLES CONCEPTO, EJEMPLOS, ESTRUCTURA. (TEXTO EM IMGLES)

### Gerunds in English: Concept, Examples, Structure #### Concept: A gerund is a verbal noun that is derived from a verb by adding "-ing." It functions as a noun in a sentence while retaining some characteristics of a verb. Gerunds can be the subject of a verb, the object of a verb, or the object of a preposition. #### Structure: Gerunds are formed by taking the base form of a verb and adding "-ing." For example: - **Verb:** to swim - **Gerund:** swimming #### Examples: 1. **As the subject of a sentence:** - **Example:** *Swimming is a great way to stay fit.* - In this sentence, "swimming" is the subject. 2. **As the object of a verb:** - **Example:** *I enjoy reading.* - Here, "reading" is the object of the verb "enjoy." 3. **As the object of a preposition:** - **Example:** *She is good at painting.* - "Painting" is the object of the preposition "at." 4. **In a compound structure:** - **Example:** *His favorite activity is hiking in the mountains.* - "Hiking" acts as a noun in the phrase. 5. **In expressions and common phrases:** - **Example:** *I look forward to meeting you.* - "Meeting" is the gerund following the preposition "to." #### Usage: Gerunds are often used for activities, hobbies, and actions. They can also be used in combination with other verbs (e.g., "prefer doing," "stop going"). Understanding the use of gerunds is essential for constructing sentences that involve actions in a more abstract or general way.