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Verbals

A verbal is a word that is made from a verb, has the power of a verb, but acts as another part of speech. Gerunds, participles, and infinitives are verbals.

543.1 Gerund

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and is used as a noun.

Exercising is important.

(The gerund exercising is the subject.)

My grandfather “blames” exercising for his good health.

(The gerund exercising is the direct object.)