GERUND

THE USE OF GERUND

Gerund is the-ing form of verb ( V + ing )

1. GS : Gerund as the subject

Injecting is the patients is our duty.
Reading is useful for us.
Is reading useful for us?
Yes, reading is useful for us
No, reading is not useful for us

2. GO : Gerund as the object

- Admit - Stop - Try - PractIce
- Appreciate - Try - Continue - Neglect
- Like - Star - Love - Finish
- Forget - Enjoy - Regret - Hate
- Look forward to - Remember - Consider - Advise
- Discuss - Dislike - Miss - Keep
- Avoid - Complete - Help - Delay
- Mention - Mind - Practice - Postpone
- Understand - Suggest - Neglect

Examples :

1. We stop smoking
2. They start studying English
3. She enjoys listening music
4. He avoided answering my question
5. I finally completed writing my paper
6. I will consider going with you
7. He delayed leaving for school
8. He denied committing the crime
9. They discuss opening
10. I dislike driving long distance
11. We finish studying about ten pm
12. I will never forget visiting you
13. I cannot help doing your homework
14. I keep hoping he will come
15. She mentions going to a movie
16. Would you mind showing me the way to Jogjakarta
17. I regret telling his my secret
18. I can remember metting her when i was a child
 3. GPC : Gerund as predicate complement
Possesive + predicate + V1 + ing + .....
Possesive : my, your, our, her, his, their, its.
.....authority ......work .....aim
......obligation .......need ......hobby
......motivation ........habit ......favorite
.......assignmen ........costom
........task .........purpose
..........homework ........objective

Examples :
- My hobby is singing
Is your hobby singing
Yes, my hobby is singing
No, my hobby is not singing
- Is your assignment doing homework?
Yes, your assignment is doing homework
No, your assignment is not doing homework

4. GNM (Gerund as noun modifier)

- Reading book - Washing machine - Smoking room
- Waiting room - Shopping center - Operating room
- Dining room - Shopping bag - Sewing Machine
- Swimming pool - Drawing book - Metting room

Examples :

1. Are reading books on the table ?

Yes, reading books are on the table
No, reading book are not on the table.