GERUND, PRESENT AND PAST PARTICIPLE

Definition of Gerund :
Gerund is the -ing form of a verb which fuctions as a noun.

Functions of Gerund :
- As a subject
  Example :
  Listening music is my favorite pastime.
- As an object
  Example :
  The student must avoid cheating during the test.
- As an adverb
  Example :
  Please have a drink before leaving.

Present and Past Participle :
Present and past participle have function as adjective.
Present participle is the -ing form and Past participle is the -ed form.

Function of Present participle :
to modify a noun that affects someone or something else.
   Example :
                  The plot of the movie is boring.

Function of Past participle :
to modify a noun that is affects by someone or something else.
   Example :
                  I was really excited after the journey.