Gerunds as subjects:
A gerund can function as de the subject of a sentence. Gerunds function as singular nouns and take singular verbs. A gerund can be replaced by the pronoun it.
Gerunds after verbs:
We sometimes use one verb after another verb. Often the second verb is in the to-infinitive form, for example:
- I want to eat.
- I dislike eating.
Here are some examples of verbs followed by gerunds:
-advise -consider -deny -enjoy -go -miss -practice -suggest
-avoid -delay -dislike -finish -mind -postpone -recommed.
Examples:
They postponed holding the marathon race
He enjoys creating new sounds.
Gerunds after preposition:
Preposition + gerund
If a verb comes after a preposition such as in, at, with, about, of, on, etc.the verb must end in-ing. Let's see the following examples :
- I'm interested in working for you.
- She's very good at singing slow songs.
- He's fed up with listening to his complaints.
- Indonesian people are excited about going on Idul Fitri holiday.
Verb + preposition + gerund
There are a lot of verbs with preposition can be followed by gerund. Here are the verbs and their prepositions.
- succeed in
- dream of
- think of
- think about
- approve of
- disapprove of
- look forward to
- insist on
- decide against
- apologise for
Let's see the following examples :
- Have you succeeded in finding a good job?
- I always dream of being rich.
Verb + object + preposition + gerunds
The following verbs have the structure : verb + object + preposition + -ing.
- accuse .......of
- suspect .........of
- congratulate...... on
- prevent .........from
- stop .......... from
- thank ............. for
- forgive.......... for
- warn ......... against
Let's see the following examples :
- They accused me of stealing the book.
- The police suspected the man of being a spy.
- The headmaster congratulated him on getting the highest score on exam.
- Please prevent the baby from eating the soil.
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