As already stated the gerund has only two grammatical categories, those of voice and tense.
The Grammatical Categories of the Gerund
|
Active |
Passive |
Indefinite |
taking |
being taken |
Perfect |
having taken |
having been taken |
The gerund of transitive verbs possesses voice distinctions. Like other verb forms, the active gerund points out that the action is directed from the subject (whether expressed or implied), whereas the passive gerund indicates that the action is directed towards the subject.
Active gerund |
Passive gerund |
I hate interrupting people. I am not used to talking in that way. |
- I hate being interrupted. - I am not used to being talked to in that way. |