GERUND

GERUND is “ Verb ing” of which function is as “ Noun “. The position of gerund is as :

1. SUBJECT
a. Speaking is better than thinking.
b. Walking all day yesterday made my body very tired.

2. OBJECT
a. Father has stopped smoking since two years ago.
b. The thief denied stealing the jewelry although the police forced him to admit it.

3. PREDICATE COMPLEMENT ( pelengkap predikat )

a. Their best choice is staying in the village instead of going out side.
b. His favorite interest is travelling around the world.

4. GERUND AS A NOUN MODIFIER ( penjelas kata benda )

a. My old grandfather always walks with a walking stick.
b. The teachers gathered in the meeting room to discuss the school program.

5. GERUND after a preposition

Verb + preposition
Approve of be better of count on depend on give up insist on keep on
put off rely on succeed in think about/of worry about
a. Mr. Billy succeeds in running his company, there are some employees there.
b. The parents insist on staying in the big city.

Adjective + preposition
Accustomed to afraid of capable of fond of intent on
interested in successful in tired of
a. She is afraid of staying alone so she asks her brother to accompany her.
b. We are fond of talking together near the beach.

Noun + preposition
Choice of excuse for intention of method for possibility of reason for
a. Fred has a choice of continuing his study in Australia.
b. The teacher gave Ann an excuse for taking a part in a competition.

6. Gerund after a possessive adjective

a. I don’t like his being lazy.
b. His teaching is very fascinating.

7. Gerund is used in a short prohibition

a. No walking on the grass.
b. No smoking here!

8, Verbs which are always followed by gerund

Admit delay miss regret risk recall appreciate deny postpone report suggest resume
avoid enjoy practice resent stop can’t help finish quit resist keep consider mind
a. The government has considered delegating a new program.
b. Please practice talking to your friend in front of the class.
CHANGE THE VERBS IN THE BRACKETS INTO TO INFINITIVE OR GERUND
1. The man sitting next to John said, :Do you mind my ( smoke ).
2. After ( show ) his ticket, he was allowed to enter the concert room.
3. Since my father and mother are both working, we usually go ( shop ) on Sundays.
4. Cindy : I don’t know his house very well
Shinta : Well, why don’t you stop ( ask ) someone his house?
5. Would you mind ( wait ) for me until I finish doing the job?
6. My parents are very happy about my ( win ) the first prize in the essay contest.
7. In her letter my friend said that she was looking forward to ( hear ) from me again.
8. The boys and the girls appear ( enjoy ) themselves at the playing.
9. The crowd has been waiting outside the hotel for hours just for (get) a glimpse from the famous
singer.
10. My young brother was interested in ( learn ) about new games.
11. She avoided (tell) him about her plans
12. I would like (come) to the party with you.
13. He enjoys (have) a bath in the evening.
14. She kept (talk) during the film.
15. I am learning (speak) English.
16. Although dino has denied ( steal ) the money, they are still suspecting him
17. She helped me  (carry) my suitcases.
18. I’ve finished (cook) – come and eat!.
19. He decided (study) biology.
20. ( walk ) all the way make us tired.
21. He asked (come) with us
22. I promise (help) you tomorrow.
23. We discussed (go) to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at home.
24. She agreed (bring) the pudding to the dinner
25. I don’t recommend (take) the bus – it takes forever!
26. We hope (visit) Amsterdam next month.
27. She suggested (go) to the museum.
28. They plan (start) college in the autumn.
29. I don’t want (leave) yet
30. She delayed (get) out of bed.