Gerunds and Their Usage in Verbs

The video tutorial explains the use of gerunds in English, focusing on common verbs that are followed by gerunds. It highlights the lack of a specific rule for when to use gerunds versus infinitives, emphasizing the need for practice and memorization. The tutorial provides numerous examples of verbs followed by gerunds and encourages learners to practice using these verbs in conversation.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Nouns followed by adjectives

• Verbs followed by infinitives

• Verbs followed by gerunds

• Adjectives followed by adverbs

Why is it important to practice verbs followed by gerunds?

• To recall them in conversation

• To learn new vocabulary

• To understand complex grammar rules

• To improve spelling skills

Which verb is followed by a gerund in the example 'He was embarrassed to admit making a mistake'?

• Admit

• Embarrassed

• Making

• Mistake

What does the verb 'advise' require when followed by another verb?

• An adjective

• A noun

• A gerund

• An infinitive

Which verb is used in the example 'I began teaching in 1984'?

• Began

• In

• Teaching

• 1984

What is the gerund form of the verb 'complete' in the example given?

• Completing

• Complete

• Completion

• Completed

Which verb is followed by a gerund in 'She denied taking the money'?

• She

• Taking

• Money

• Denied

What is the gerund form of the verb 'discuss' in the example provided?

• Discuss

• Discussion

• Discussing

• Discussed

Which verb is used in the example 'I really enjoy talking to you'?

• Enjoy

• Talking

• Really

• To

What is the gerund form of the verb 'finish' in the example given?

• Finishing

• Finishes

• Finished

• Finish