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Identify the part of of the in sentences, 1. is to be of the best of exercise., Learn, *Iwanted my friend to win the debate competition., 4. Riding a bicycle is quite easy., AWe couldn't stop ourselves from laughing at the joke., 6 The play was fascinating., 7. 1 like reading fairy tales., 2. Cherries are good to eat., 8 We were annoyed at missing the bus., 9. It was a surprising revelation., 10. The learned man laughed at us., Know, Read these sentences., •Wrestling is a popular sport across the world., 1 like eating ice cream during the winters., My mother is fond of drinking tea., The -ing form of the verb is used as a noun in all these sentences. This, is called the gerund. It is also known as a verbal noun., A gerund can be used as-, the subject of the verb. For example:, o Listening to music is my favourite hobby., o Riding a bicycle on a windy day is a wonderful experience., the object of a transitive verb. For example:, o Your bookshelf needs polishing., o The garden needs watering.