Gerunds Worksheet for learning how to form gerunds by adding "-ing" to verbs.

Gerunds Worksheet Solution

What is a Gerund?
A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence. It's created by adding "-ing" to the base form of a verb.

For example:
- "Walking" is a gerund (from the verb "walk").
- "Eating" is a gerund (from the verb "eat").

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Directions:

Write the gerund form of each verb by adding "-ing" to the base verb.

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Solutions:

1. love → loving
2. rest → resting
3. dance → dancing
4. jog → jogging
5. eat → eating
6. work → working
7. call → calling
8. watch → watching
9. feast → feasting
10. recline → reclining

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Explanation:

To form a gerund, simply add "-ing" to the end of the base verb. Some verbs may require spelling changes (like doubling consonants or dropping silent 'e'), but in this list:

- All verbs follow the standard rule: just add "-ing".
- For example:
- "jog" → "jogging" (double the 'g' because it's a short vowel followed by a consonant)
- "recline" → "reclining" (drop the 'e' before adding "-ing")

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✔ Final Answer:
1. loving
2. resting
3. dancing
4. jogging
5. eating
6. working
7. calling
8. watching
9. feasting
10. reclining

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