Gerund Phrases

Gerund Phrases contain verbs ending in -ing and any modifiers, objects, or complements. Gerund phrases act as nouns in a sentence. They can act as the subject or object of a verb, as a predicate nominative, and as the object of a preposition.

Examples:

Waiting for his grades drove him crazy.
(gerund phrase as subject of verb)

The woman denied knowing her own husband.
(gerund phrase as object of verb)

He thought he could escape from his problems by running away.
(gerund phrase as object of preposition)

Making many acquaintances is cultivating future friendships.
(gerund phrases as subject and as predicate nominative)