Verb -ing

by Teacher Fatin Hazirah

Hi kids! Today we are going to learn about verb that ends with -ing​

​First, what is a 'verb'?

​Examples of Verbs:

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​Now, read the following examples:

1. ​Eating outside in the summer makes me feel good.

2. ​I love reading in bed.

3. ​I'm thinking of buying a new car.

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​All of the above verb ends with -ing.

​When do we use Verb + ing?

1. ​As the subject of a sentence, for example:

   1. ​Smoking is bad for you

   2. ​Jogging is good for you

2. ​After some verbs (like, love, hate, enjoy), for example:

   1. ​I hate getting up early.

   2. ​I love playing football.

Now, try these exercises!​

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Multiple Choice

1. Look at the picture and choose the correct verb ends with ing:

• writing

• locking

• pulling

Multiple Choice

2. Look at the picture and choose the correct verb ends with ing:

• swimming

• running

• sleeping

Multiple Choice

3. Look at the picture and choose the correct verb ends with ing:

• locking

• patting

• pinching

Multiple Choice

4. Look at the picture and choose the correct verb ends with ing:

• eating

• crying

• laughing

Multiple Choice

5. Look at the picture and choose the correct verb ends with ing:

• shouting

• throwing

• practising

Multiple Choice

6. Look at the picture and choose the correct verb ends with ing:

• drinking

• hugging

• fighting

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Write down the correct answer: 

7. Lily likes

(eat) vegetables.

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8. Sofia loves

(cook) fish.

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9. Aida enjoys

(bake) muffins.

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10. Chong dislikes

(clean) the floor.

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Write down the correct answer: 

11. Dolly prefers

(drink) coffee.