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what is the meaning of gerunds in english
A gerund is any of various nonfinite verb forms in various languages; most often, but not exclusively, one that functions as a noun.
what are some examples of a gerund
Some examples of Gerunds as subjects are: Reading is relaxing. Writing is an exchange of ideas.

Question: how can you spot examples in sentences
Self-contained rewrite: how can you spot gerunds in sentences