英语口语学习：动名词 gerund
A gerund is type of noun that is created by adding ‘-ing’ to a verb, for example:
Verb: Eat
Gerund (Noun): Eating
In some cases, we need to add an extra consonant before the -ing. This typically happens when the last consonant in the verb follows a single, short vowel:
Verb: Swim
Gerund (Noun): Swimming (Swim + m + ing)
Verb: Run
Gerund (Noun): Running (Run + n + ing)
The gerund can be used as the subject, complement, or object of a sentence. Let’s take a look at what that means using the examples below:
Running
Running is good for your health. (Subject)
His favourite hobby is running. (Complement)
I love running! (Object)
Reading
Reading is the best way to learn new words.
Her least favourite subject is reading.
Jane really enjoys reading.
Top Tip: Gerunds are usually used when an action is real, permanent, or completed (e.g. I love running! – means that I love running and probably will continue to love that activity for a long time)
Now it's your turn! Choose the gerund in each of the following examples.
现在该你了。下面句子中的动名词是哪个呢？
现在该你了。下面句子中的动名词是哪个呢？
One of life’s most important skills is knowing yourself.
knowing
skills
yourself
Speaking another language is helpful for jobs.
language
Speaking
helpful
I always brush my teeth after eating.
brush
eating
after
Some of my friends go to school without sleeping the night before.
without
go
sleeping