The Gerund

The gerund developed from the verbal noun. The gerund is formed by adding the suffix - ing to the stem of the verb, and coincides in form with Participle I.
The double nature of the gerund.
As a natural result of its origin and development the gerund has nominal and verbal properties. The nominal characteristics of the gerund are as follows:
1. The gerund can perform the function of subject, object and predicative.