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    This document discusses gerunds, which are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. It notes that gerunds can act as the subject or object of a sentence. Some key points covered include: - Gerunds and infinitives (verbs with "to") can both act as nouns - Gerunds are more commonly used as subjects, while objects typically follow prepositions - Certain verbs require gerunds or infinitives depending on the verb - Gerunds behave like nouns and can replace nouns in sentences where appropriate - Gerunds are often used as subjects to start sentences

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    This document discusses gerunds, which are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. It notes that gerunds can act as the subject or object of a sentence. Some key points covered include: - Gerunds and infinitives (verbs with "to") can both act as nouns - Gerunds are more commonly used as subjects, while objects typically follow prepositions - Certain verbs require gerunds or infinitives depending on the verb - Gerunds behave like nouns and can replace nouns in sentences where appropriate - Gerunds are often used as subjects to start sentences

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    This document discusses gerunds, which are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. It notes that gerunds can act as the subject or object of a sentence. Some key points covered include: - Gerunds and infinitives (verbs with "to") can both act as nouns - Gerunds are more commonly used as subjects, while objects typically follow prepositions - Certain verbs require gerunds or infinitives depending on the verb - Gerunds behave like nouns and can replace nouns in sentences where appropriate - Gerunds are often used as subjects to start sentences

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    Gerunds

    The noun imposter


    A gerund is a verb that acts as a
    noun. It is created by adding the
    suffix -ing to a verb.
    Since a gerund acts as a noun, it
    can be used as the subject or
    object of a sentence.
    Jim enjoys swimming. (object)
    Swimming is enjoyable.
    (subject)
    Both infinitives (to + verb) and gerunds (verb +
    ing) can act as nouns. Determining which should
    be used can be tricky.
    The gerund form is more commonly used as the
    subject of a sentence.
    Running is my favorite form of recreation.
    To run is my favorite form of recreation.
    As the object of a sentence, gerunds are normally
    used after prepositions.
    English majors are usually interested in reading
    many different authors.
    English majors are usually interested in to read
    many different authors.
    Otherwise, it depends on the verb; certain
    verbs require infinitives, while others require
    gerunds.
    I will finish to write.
    I will finish writing.
    I intend fishing.
    I intend to fish.
    Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or a
    noun, including the following:
    Like, love, finish, start,
    Dislike, hate, stop, enjoy
    Prefer, miss, give, up, begin

    Note: like, love, prefer, and start are


    sometimes followed by the infinitive.
    Practice
    Write these sentences, changing the verbs into
    gerunds.
    1. Do you like (make) cakes?
    Do you like making cakes?
    2. I dislike (get up) at seven o'clock every morning.
    3. I started (work) here eight or nine years ago.
    4. Do you prefer (travel) by plane or by ship?
    5. I hate (write) 'thank you letters.
    6. I gave up (drive) after I had a bad accident.
    7. I miss (be) able to visit my family.
    8. I love (sit) here by the sea in the evenings.
    9. I think it's time to stop (play) football.
    10. What time did you finish (read) last night?
    11. Why don't you like (go) to disco?
    12. I think I'll start (pack) my suitcase.
    Prepositions + gerund
    When a verb follows an preposition, it takes the gerund:
    We thought about leaving early.
    1 was worried about getting home.
    I'm interested in hearing more about your offer.
    I'm tired of hearing your excuses.
    After closing the door, he looked up and down the
    street.
    Check your passport before leaving.

    NOTES
    Note that to can be a preposition, or part of an infinitive:
    I decided to leave early, {to + infinitive)
    I'm looking forward to seeing them again, [to + gerund)
    A gerund behaves like a noun. Where a gerund can be used, a
    noun can also be used.
    I'm looking forward to going on holiday.
    I'm looking forward to my holiday.
    Complete these sentences, putting the verbs into the
    gerund and using one of the following prepositions.
    Some of them are used more than once.
    About, of, in, to, after
    By, for, on, at, without

    1. We talked ..about going_ (go) to France for our


    holiday.
    2. I look forward _____ (see) you again next year.
    3. She's tired _____ (work) for the company.
    4. I'm very happy my parents______(come) home.
    5. ______ (open) the front door, I walked slowly
    through it.
    6. We got into the house ____ (climb) through a
    window.
    7. I'm looking forward ________(work) with you.
    8. Are you interested _____ (join) the committee?
    About, of, in, to, after
    By, for, on, at, without

    9. I'm tired _______ (come) to the same place


    every week.
    10. He's very keen _______ (swim) at the
    moment.
    11. I'm worried Jane _______ (get) to the airport
    on time.
    12. I'm not interested _______ (hear) your
    excuses.
    13. She's very good ______ (listen) to what
    people say.
    14 . This is used ______(cut) metal.
    15. The car drove off ______(stop).
    Gerunds as subjects of sentences

    Gerunds can be subjects of


    sentences (or objects
    Smoking makes me feel sick.
    Living in a foreign country
    can be very difficult.
    Practice
    Rewrite these sentences, starting with a gerund. You may need to change some words.

    1. A good way of keeping fit is to swim every day.


    Swimming every day is a good way of keeping fit.
    2. It takes a long time to learn a foreign language.
    3. Clean the machine more often - that will solve your problems.
    4. Grow your own food. It's less expensive.
    5. Give up smoking: it will make you feel better.
    6. It is cheaper to go by rail than by air.
    7. You are not allowed to smoke here.
    8. It's not very pleasant to be in hospital.
    9. It's very difficult to windsurf properly.
    10. It's more difficult to speak a foreign language than to read it.
    11. It is forbidden to walk on the grass.
    12. One thing I can't do is swim on my back.
    13. It's difficult to be polite to someone you don't like.
    Write the verbs in the box in the correct form in these
    sentences. Use each verb once only.
    1 ..Smoking.. is unhealthy, but a lot of people find it difficult
    to stop.
    2 I'm fed up with ______ in the city - it's too dirty and
    crowded.
    3 1 enjoy ______ in the garden at weekends.
    4 I have decided to stop _____in the evenings so that I can
    save some money for my holidays.
    5 He's an artistic person - very good at ______ poetry.
    6 They don't like ______ and go everywhere by car.
    7 I'm not really interested in _____to university.
    8 She's going to continue _____for another two years, until
    her exams.
    9 They're thinking of_____ house.
    10 That machine? Oh, it's used for ____ toasted
    sandwiches.
    11 They've given up ____ meat.
    12 Before ____ a teacher, he worked in advertising.
    13 ____children can be very tiring.
    14 We're looking forward to _____ you.
    15 They hate _____early in the morning.
    16 Thank you for _____ me organize the party.
    17 They're very keen on _____ how to play chess.
    18 We love _____ parties.
    19 She left without _____ goodbye.
    20 _____ television seems to be our national sport.
    5-3-2 activities
    Talk about your hobbies using
    gerund, ex:
    Gaming is my hobby
    Playing football is my favorite
    activity

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