A gerund verb phrase is a grammatical construction that uses a gerund, which is the -ing form of a verb, along with other words to function as a noun in a sentence.

In a gerund verb phrase:

• The gerund is the -ing form of a verb, such as “running,” “swimming,” or “reading.”
• Additional words (like objects, modifiers, or complements) combine with the gerund to form a complete phrase.

For example:

• “Running a marathon” (Gerund: “running”; Phrase: “running a marathon”)
• “Reading books about history” (Gerund: “reading”; Phrase: “reading books about history”)

In these examples, the gerund phrases function as nouns within the sentence. They can serve as subjects, objects, or complements, depending on their role in the sentence. For instance:

• Subject: “Running a marathon requires training.”
• Object: “She enjoys reading books about history.”
• Complement: “His favorite activity is swimming in the lake.”