Gerunds after Prepositions

Gerunds after Prepositions

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English

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a gerund used after a preposition.

Back

I am interested in learning new languages.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct gerund form of 'to visit' after the preposition 'about'?

Back

visiting

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Create a sentence using the gerund form of 'to swim' after the preposition 'by'.

Back

By swimming, she stays fit and healthy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for using gerunds after prepositions?

Back

Gerunds must follow prepositions and cannot be in their base or infinitive form.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the correct gerund form: They are excited about __________ (visit) the museum.

Back

visiting

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the gerund form of 'to learn'?

Back

learning

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