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Ing Form or Gerund

Ing Form or Gerund

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-ing form or Gerund in English

Ways to use the -ing form

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We can use the -ing form of a verb as a noun or an adjective.

  1. As a noun

    I love swimming.
    Swimming is very good for your health.
    You can get fit by swimming regularly.

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  1. As an adjective

    The main problem today is rising prices.
    That program was really boring.
    He saw a woman lying on the floor.

When to use -ing form or Gerund ?

  • Nearly uncountable nouns, they can be used as the subject or object of a verb :

    Ex : Learning English is easy.

    We enjoy learning English.

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  • After the following commons verbs :

    admit, like, dislike, hate, start, avoid, suggest, enjoy, begin, finish, don't mind, look forward to ...

  • After prepositions :

    before, after, in, at, about, without, by, et cetera.

  • After verbs of movement, action, or position, to indicate parallel activity:

    Ex : She sat looking at the sea.

    He walks reading his newspaper.

    I cook listening to the radio.

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  • Present participles as adjective :

    Ex : Did you read that amazing book ?

    This movie is so exciting !

  • -Ing form as part of the continuous form of a verb (the classic way to use it) :

    Ex : He is painting.

    She was waiting.

    They will be coming.

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This diapo doesn't cover all the aspect of gerund. So don't hesitate to improve your knowledge with additional information.

​Above all, don't forget to practice !!!

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Thanks For Reading !!!

-ing form or Gerund in English

Ways to use the -ing form

AEBM English Club Property

We can use the -ing form of a verb as a noun or an adjective.

  1. As a noun

    I love swimming.
    Swimming is very good for your health.
    You can get fit by swimming regularly.

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