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Gerunds

The document explains gerunds, which are the ING form of verbs used as nouns, and provides examples of their usage as subjects, objects, and after prepositions. It lists verbs that are commonly followed by gerunds and distinguishes between those that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive without changing meaning, and those that change meaning based on the form used. Additionally, it highlights the use of gerunds in negative and passive forms, as well as in list formats.

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Gerunds

The document explains gerunds, which are the ING form of verbs used as nouns, and provides examples of their usage as subjects, objects, and after prepositions. It lists verbs that are commonly followed by gerunds and distinguishes between those that can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive without changing meaning, and those that change meaning based on the form used. Additionally, it highlights the use of gerunds in negative and passive forms, as well as in list formats.

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GERUNDS

1) The Gerund is the ING form of the verb used as a noun, either as the subject or
object of the verb.

Playing tennis is fun.

My idea of relaxation is going to the beach.

2) Gerunds follow prepositions (Check list in unit 9)

I am interested in playing tennis.

Before coming here, I went to my mother’s.

3) They are often used to begin an item in a list.

Good managers are good at:

-listening
-motivating
-setting the example

4) Gerunds can be:


 Negative:
It´s wonderful not having to get up early.

 Passive:
Being kidnapped is not a pleasant experience.

 Used with past verb forms


He mentioned having met our main competitor.

5) Many verbs are followed by a gerund:

Admit
Avoid
Deny
Dislike
Enjoy
Fancy
Finish
Imagine
Keep

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Mind
Miss
Postpone/ put off
Propose
Risk
Understand
Give up
Mean
Can´t stand
Resent
Risk
Look forward to
Appreciate
Involve
Consider
Detest
Delay
Contemplate
Carry on
Justify

5) Some verbs are followed by either a gerund or an infinitive (with no change in


meaning) :
Begin
Continue
Start
Attempt
Intend
Like
Love
Prefer

- I love playing the piano.


- I love to play the piano.

5.1) VERBS + OBJECT +INFINITIVE OR VERB + Gerund (no change in


meaning)

advise
allow
permit
recommend
invite
i
The teacher recommended studying for the exam.

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The teacher recommended the students to study for the exam.

6) Some verbs are followed by either a gerund or an infinitive (with change in


meaning): stop, remember, mean, try, be tired, forget, regret

I immediately regretted telling him what had happened. (I felt sorry about that
/ repented)

I regret to tell you that... ( to regret, feel bad because you have to do something)

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