Gerund. (as after most of the prepositions.)
Gerund
The gerund in the sentence is: writing.
You should use the possessive pronoun your before a gerund. For example, "I appreciate your helping me with this project."
The word 'writing' is a verb; it can also work as gerund or gerund phrase depending on the context of its use.
Yes, it is correct to use a gerund after "no use" and "no good." For example, "There is no use crying over spilled milk" and "It is no good waiting for something that may never happen."
Yes, using a gerund to begin a sentence is acceptable and can add variety to your writing. Just make sure the gerund phrase is properly structured and fits the context of the sentence.
Yes, you can use a gerund after a semicolon in a sentence. The semicolon is used to join two closely related independent clauses, and a gerund can function as a noun in a sentence. Make sure the gerund phrase after the semicolon complements or expands upon the information in the first clause.
sleeping early is good for our health.
No it is not a gerund.
It is what a gerund is not
No it is not a gerund.