As the name suggests, gerunds are words that form a noun with verb + ing, such as
go + ing = going
sing + ing = singing
< p>Since they are nouns, they certainly do not modify any words.Their usage is generally the same as common nouns, please see the example:
Going home is always something to look forward to.
Singing in the rain can be quite an exhilarating experience.
Smoking is bad for your health.
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