The -ing form (Gerund)

The –ing form is used:

 As a noun, e.g. Swimming keeps you fit.
 After prepositions, e.g. He left without
saying goodbye.
 After certain verbs
 After go for activities, e.g. She goes
climbing at the weekends.

 After certain phrases, e.g. It’s no use

waiting for a bus here.
Verb + -ing form
 admit, appreciate, avoid, confess
to, consider, delay, deny, detest,
discuss, dislike, enjoy, escape,
face, fancy, feel like, finish, give
up, involve, imagine, keep (on),
like, mention, mind, miss,
postpone, practise, put off, resist,
risk, suggest, understand.
After certain phrases:

 it's no use, it’s (not) worth,

it’s no good, be busy, what’s
the use of, there is no point
in, can’t help, can’t stand,
be/get used to, have
difficulty (in)
Verb + bare infinitive

 Feel
 Hear
 Let
 Make + object + bare infinitive
 Notice + -ing form
 See
 Watch