Gerund
Dymond Butler
Definition : always begin with a gerund , an ing word and will include other modifiers or objects , and they always function as nouns .
Explanation of uses : when you want to use a noun , but want to use something with ing in it .
5 Examples : Gardening is my favorite hobby
The children are hating my soup .
Fishing is fun .
Paul finished painting the ceiling .
After hiking for two hours, we sat down to rest.