GERUND AS SUBJECT: Reading improves your vocabulary., Traveling can be expensive., Swimming is an excellent form of exercise., Writing helps clarify your thoughts., GERUND AS OBJECT: She dislikes waiting in long lines., He admitted stealing the cookies., They postponed meeting until next week., I miss seeing my friends from school., GERUND AS SUBJECT COMPLEMENT: One of his hobbies is drawing., Her passion is dancing., A common pastime is fishing., Their main job is teaching English., GERUND AS OBJECT COMPLEMENT: We heard them laughing in the other room., She caught him cheating on the test., I found them sleeping on the couch., He observed the children playing in the park., GERUND AS OBJECT OF A PREPOSITION: They are excited about going on vacation., He is responsible for organizing the event., She is afraid of flying., They talked about starting a new business., POSSESSIVE GERUND: Her laughing can be quite infectious., His complaining was starting to annoy everyone., Their working late surprised us., My reading helped me understand the topic better.,

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