'I am tired of writing'. The word “writing” is a/an -

The correct answer is - খ) Gerund.

- 'I am tired of writing'.
- এখানে of হলো preposition, writing হলো তার object.
- preposition এর পর V+ing হলে তা Gerund হবে।
- writing এখানে noun হিসেবে কাজ করছে, তাই এটি একটি gerund.

• Gerund:
- যদি কোন শব্দ noun এবং verb দুটো কাজ করে, তাহলে তাকে Gerund বলে।

• Gerund বিভিন্নভাবে ব্যবহৃত হয়-
1. Subject of the verb:
- Swimming is a good exercise.
- Giving is better than receiving.

2. Object of a transitive verb:
- I like reading poetry.
- Working hard is necessary.

3. Object of a preposition:
- I am fond of catching fish.
- I am tired of writing.

4. By + Gerund:
- By eating a balanced diet, you can live well.

5. Without + Gerund:
- Without working hard, you cannot succeed.

6. As Verbal Noun (The + Gerund + of):
- The reading of history is interesting.

Source: SSC English Programe, Bangladesh Open University.