What type of phrase is gerund?

Answer 1

gerund phrases:A gerund is a verb form which functions as a noun and ends in -ing (e.g. asking in do you mind my asking you?).

A gerund phrase will begin with a gerund, an ing word, and might include other modifiers and/or objects. Gerund phrases always function as nouns, so they will be subjects, subject complements, or objects in the sentence, e.g.:

Eating ice cream on a rollercoaster can be a messy experience.

Eating ice cream on a rollercoaster = subject of the verb can be.

Smoking is hazardous to your health.

Smoking = subject of the verb is.

Being a soldier requires being very fit

Being a soldier= subject of the verb requires.

being very fit = direct object of the verb require.

Answer 2

A gerund is a noun formed by adding -ing to a verb. For example:

'Singing makes me happy.'

'His hobby was playing the violin.'

'My mother likes taking photographs.'

A gerund phrase is a noun phrase that contains a gerund, such as 'playing the violin' and 'taking photographs'.

Answer 3

a gerund phrase conists of a gerund plus its modifiers and complements .like a gerund ,the entire pharse is uesd as a noun

Answer 4

Gerundial phrase starts will begin with a gerund, an ing word and include other modifiers or objects. It always function as noun.

Answer 5

gerund is a form of verb that act as a noun while gerund phrase is a gerund with modifies or a compliment all acting together as a noun

Answer 6

Gerund phrases function as a noun in sentences.

Answer 7

A noun which is formed by adding ING to a verb. For example, tampering