Grammar: B1 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: 🎭 Modals & 🌱 Non-Finite Verbs (Introduction) - Lesson 10: Gerunds as Subjects of sentences (Swimming is fun.)

Grammar: Verb Patterns B2 Lesson 10: Gerunds as Subjects What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use a gerund phrase as the subject of a sentence with the correct singular verb agreement. Why It Matters: Correct Verb Agreement A gerund (the -ing form of a verb) can act like a noun. When a gerund phrase starts a sentence, it is the subject. The most common mistake is using the wrong verb form. ❌ Incorrect Learning English are important. ✅ Correct Learning English is important. The Grammar Rule 📖 Gerund Phrase + Singular Verb When a gerund or gerund phrase is the subject of a sentence, it is always treated as singular . This means the main verb of the sentence must also be singular (e.g., is, was, has, helps, makes). " Riding the Bamboo Train in Battambang was a lot of fun." " Waking up early makes me feel productive." " Exercising regularly helps you stay healthy." Grammar in Action: Common Uses Using a gerund as the subject is very common wh…