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| − | Gerunds are special forms of [[Verb (definition)|verbs]] that have [[Noun (definition)|nominal]] usages. In English, gerunds | + | Gerunds are special forms of [[Verb (definition)|verbs]] that have [[Noun (definition)|nominal]] usages. In English, gerunds end in ''–ing''. For example, in the sentence ''Swimming is fun,'' '''swimming''' is a gerund. Some authors also use this term for "present participles'', found in [[Imperfect (definition)|progressive constructions]] as in ''He was swimming''. |
| − | Gaelic doesn't have Gerunds. | + | Gaelic doesn't have Gerunds. Instead the nominal form of verbs is called the [[Verbal Noun (definition)|verbal noun]]. Verbal nouns are used in a variety of contexts including progressives, [[Perfect Aspect (definition)|perfects]], [[Infinitive (definition)|infinitives]], [[Non-Finite (definition)|non-finite clauses]] and [[Purpose Clauses (definition)|purpose clauses]] as well as nouns in [[Argument (definition)|argument positions]] |
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Latest revision as of 11:55, 17 September 2012
Gerunds are special forms of verbs that have nominal usages. In English, gerunds end in –ing. For example, in the sentence Swimming is fun, swimming is a gerund. Some authors also use this term for "present participles, found in progressive constructions as in He was swimming.
Gaelic doesn't have Gerunds. Instead the nominal form of verbs is called the verbal noun. Verbal nouns are used in a variety of contexts including progressives, perfects, infinitives, non-finite clauses and purpose clauses as well as nouns in argument positions
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- Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
