Sunday 7 September 2008

Gerunds (verb + ing)

Gerunds used as subjects:

e.g Drinking too much beer is harmfull for the health

Gerunds as objects:

Here is the common verbs followed by gerund as object:
Admit
Appreciate
Avoid
Consider
Delay
Deny
Discuss
Enjoy
Finish
Give up
Keep on
Miss
Plan
Practice
Putt off
Quit
Recall
Stop
Take up
Understand

e.g Don't avoid taking responsibility

Gerunds as subjects of prepositions:

Be aware of
Be found of
Be intersted in
Be accustoned to
Be capable of
Be concerned about
Think about
Talk about
Think of
Look forward to

e.g Jhon is thinking about looking for a job this summer.
He is intersted in going to a foreing country

Gerunds after verbs of perception

Feel
Hear
Listen to
See
Notice
Watch

e.g Isaw her giving a presentation

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