Gerund forms

Gerund has got exactly the same form as present participle: sleeping, watching, reading.

Form

   
subject: Reading French is easier than speaking it.
complement of verb: Her hobby is painting.
after prepositions: He is keen on reading books.
after certain verbs: np. admit, enjoy, avoid, risk, resist, suggest, postpone
after compound verbs: waiting list, weight-lifting, diving-board, dining-room, driving licence
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