1. Adding "-ing" to Verbs
A gerund is formed by adding -ing to the base form of a verb. This process transforms the verb into a noun that can express an action or state.
Examples
walk → walking (the act of walking)
play → playing (the act of playing)
talk → talking (the act of talking)
2. Verbs Ending in “-e”
For verbs that end with the letter -e, you drop the -e before adding -ing.
Examples
make → making (the act of making)
drive → driving (the act of driving)
write → writing (the act of writing)
3. One-Syllable Verbs with a Single Vowel and Final Consonant
If a one-syllable verb has a single vowel followed by a single consonant, you double the final consonant before adding -ing.
Examples
run → running (the act of running)
swim → swimming (the act of swimming)
sit → sitting (the act of sitting)
4. Verbs Ending in “-ie”
For verbs ending in -ie, change the -ie to -y before adding -ing.
5. Multi-Syllable Verbs
For verbs with more than one syllable, you can typically add -ing directly, but be cautious of stress patterns.