Gerunds Im loving gerunds

Gerunds

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IBRINDEXWhat are gerunds?Gerund after certain verbsGerund vs. Present ParticipleGerund in Past ParticipleGerund as Subject, Object or ComplementGerund after Prepositions and Phrasal VerbsGerund in Passive sense

1. What are gerunds?Gerunds or Verbal nounsWhen we use a verb in ing form like a noun, verb or adjective.

Examples: That is ballet dancing.2. Gerunds after certain verbsAdmit, appreciate, avoid, carry on, consider, defer, delay, deny, detest, dislike, endure, enjoy, escape, excuse, face, feel like, finish, forgive, give up, can't help, imagine, involve, leave off, mention, mind, miss, postpone, practise, put off, report, resent, risk, can't stand, suggest, understand.

Examples: Cristina Rogdrguez is considering having a holiday.

I dislike eating.verb + gerund Verb + gerund 43. Gerund vs. Present ParticipleWhen we use a verb in ing form like a nounExample: Fishing is fun.

When we use a verb in ing form like a verb / adjectiveExample: Xavi Andres is fishing.

GerundPresent Participle4. Gerund in Past ParcipleSuggests that the gerund happened before something else.

Examples:My having been to Asia helped me learn the language when I took classes.

Having taken a physics class helped me in calculus.

Being accepted to Harvard University was the greatest day of my life.5. Gerund as Object, Subject and Complement

SubjectMy favourite occupation is reading.ComplementMy favourite occupation is reading detective stories.Direct ObjectI don't mind your including this book in the list.

complement76. Gerund after Prepositions and Phrasal VerbsWe use gerund (verb + -ing) after preposition:

Example: Im very good at remembering names.

Example: Shes given up smoking

prep + gerund We use gerund (verb + -ing) after phrasal verbs:Phrasal verb + gerundWe use gerund (verb + -ing) after phrasal verbs:87. Gerund in Passive senseActive VoicePassive voiceSimplelosing

being lost

Perfecthaving lost

having been lost

7. Gerund in Passive senseExamples:

I have three shirts that need washing. (need to be washed)

This letter requires signing. (needs to be signed)EXERCISES

Set the fire to the rain, AdeleSet the fire to the rain, Adele11Why we use gerund?E.g. Smoking is banned in all public places. SubjectAre you afraid of flying ? Being an only child is a bit boring. Hes trible at learning languages. Everybody went on dancing until after midnight. Shes worried about failing the exam.

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