GERUNDS

Presented by Carlos Oruna

 Definition
The gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. It is
formed by adding the suffix "-ing" to the base form of the verb. Gerunds
themselves do not have multiple forms.

In English, the gerund is a non-finite verb form, meaning it does not change
to indicate tense, person, or number. Instead, it remains in its base form,
which is created by adding the suffix "-ing" to the base form of the verb.
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Subject of a Sentence Object of a Verb

Gerunds can function as the subject of Gerunds can function as the direct
a sentence, performing the role object of a verb, receiving the action
typically carried out by a noun. of the verb.

Example: I have some shopping to

Example: Swimming is good exercise. do.
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Object of a Preposition After Certain Verbs
Gerunds can function as the object of Gerunds are used after certain
a preposition, often following verbs, such as enjoy, avoid, finish,
prepositions such as "in," "at," "on," mind, postpone, suggest, and
"before," "after," "for," and "without." consider.

Example: He succeeded after trying Example: She finished reading the

many times. book.
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Certain Expressions
Gerunds are used after certain
expressions or phrases, such as
"there's no point in," "it's worth," "can't
help," and "look forward to."

Example: She can't help laughing.

We are looking forward to traveling to

China.
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As you know some verbs may take a gerund or an

infinitive after them. But, some other may take
either of them WITH ot WITHOUT change in the
intended meaning.
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Like:
She likes to read novels. (infinitive)
She likes reading novels. (gerund)
Love:
He loves to swim in the ocean. (infinitive)
He loves swimming in the ocean. (gerund)
1. Hate:
They hate to wait in long lines. (infinitive)
They hate waiting in long lines. (gerund)
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Forget to Do
Use “forget” to do to indicate that someone did not do something:
- She often forgets to lock the door when she leaves the house.
- I forgot to get the groceries at the supermarket.
Forget Doing
Use “forget” doing to say that someone doesn't remember something that
they have done in the past:
- Mary forgets meeting Tim in Italy.
- Annette forgot locking the door before she left her home.
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Remember to Do
Use “remember” to do when speaking about something someone should do:
- Make sure you remember to pick up some eggs at the supermarket.
- I'm sure I'll remember to invite Peter to the party. Don't worry about it!
Remember Doing
Use “remember” doing to speak about a memory that someone has:
- I remember buying him a present.
- Jeff remembers living in Italy like it was yesterday.
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Regret to Do
Use regret to do in the case that someone must do something that is unpleasant:
- I regret to tell you the bad news
- They regret to inform us that we've lost all our money!
Regret Doing
Use regret doing to express that someone doesn't like what they did at some
time in the past:
- Peter regrets moving to Chicago.
- Allison regrets falling in love with Tim.
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Go on + Gerund Go on + Infinitive
When "go on" is followed by a gerund, When "go on" is followed by an
it often indicates continuation or infinitive, it typically indicates a
progression of an activity that is transition to a new action or activity
already in progress. after completing the current one.

Example: She went on singing despite Example: After finishing her meal, she
the interruption. (She continued went on to study for her exam. (She
singing.) transitioned to studying after
finishing her meal.)
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Stop + Gerund Stop+ Infinitive
When "stop" is followed by a gerund, it When "stop" is followed by an
typically indicates the cessation or infinitive, it often indicates the
interruption of an ongoing action. The purpose or intention behind stopping
gerund form emphasizes the action in in order to do something else and
progress that comes to an end. then continue

Example: He stopped smoking last Example: He was buying some

year. (He quit the habit of smoking.) groceries, but stopped to talk to me.
(He paused what he was doing)
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