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    This document discusses gerunds, which are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. It provides examples of common verbs that can be followed by gerunds, such as "enjoy" and "quit." Prepositions like "for", "of", "to", and "in" can also precede gerunds. The document includes a practice exercise testing the use of gerunds after verbs and in preposition combinations.

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    This document discusses gerunds, which are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. It provides examples of common verbs that can be followed by gerunds, such as "enjoy" and "quit." Prepositions like "for", "of", "to", and "in" can also precede gerunds. The document includes a practice exercise testing the use of gerunds after verbs and in preposition combinations.

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    Gerunds

    Common Verbs Followed by Gerunds


    A gerund is a noun formed by taking a verb and adding the suffix “-ing.” The gerund
    form of “give,” for example, is “giving.” Gerunds are used as the objects of certain
    verbs.
    Example 1: I enjoy playing tennis → INCORRECT: I enjoy to play tennis.
    The verb enjoy is followed by a gerund (playing).
    Enjoy cannot be followed by an infinitive.
    Example 2: Joe quit smoking. or Joe gave up smoking.
    Both sentences have the same meaning.
    Some phrasal verbs, such as give up, are followed by gerunds.

    Verb + gerund
    Postpone (put off) Enjoy Stop

    Quit (give up) Mind Consider (think about)

    Avoid Mention Keep (keep on)

    Delay Suggest Discuss

    Appreciate Finish (get through)

    Go + Gerund
    Go is followed by a gerund in certain idiomatic expressions to express, for the most
    part, recreational activities.

    Go sailing Go sightseeing Go dancing

    Go bowling Go swimming Go camping

    Go hiking Go golfing Go shopping

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    Prepositions Combinations followed by Gerunds
    VERB + PREPOSITION + GERUND

    1. Example: I apologize for eating the last cookie.


    → Verb + for doing (something)
    - blame (someone) - forgive (someone) - have an excuse
    - have a reason - be responsible - thank (someone)

    2. Example: He was accused of stealing her bracelet.


    → Verb + of doing (something)
    - be capable - for the purpose - be guilty - be tired
    - instead - take advantage - take care

    3. Example: I look forward to spending time with my grandmother.


    → Verb + to doing (something)
    - be accustomed - in addition - be committed - be devoted
    - object - be opposed - be used

    4. Example: I often talk about moving to a different city.


    → Verb + about / of doing (something)
    - complain - dream - think

    5. Example: I am interested in traveling to South America.


    → Verb + in doing (something)
    - Believe - participate - succeed

    6. Example: I stopped him from making a silly mistake.


    → Verb + from doing (something)
    - keep (someone) - prevent (someone) - prohibit (someone)

    7. Example: I am worried about not passing my driving test.


    → Verb + about doing (something)
    - be excited

    8. Example: I insist on paying the bill.


    → Verb + on doing (something

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    Practice Exercise
    Exercise 1
    1) He told a really funny joke. We couldn’t stop _________________.
    2) Would you mind ______________ the windows please?
    3) I enjoy ________________ long walks in the fall.
    4) I am thinking about ____________________ a dinner party.

    Exercise 2
    1) I have no excuse ______________ (be) __________________ late.
    2) Dianne is always complaining ________ (have) __________ a headache.
    3) Thank you _________ (help) ____________ me carry my suitcases.
    4) Andrea isn’t interested _________ (look) _____________ for a new job.
    5) The rain prevented us ___________ (complete) ____________ the work.

    Answers
    Exercise 1: laughing; opening; taking; having

    Exercise 2: for being; about having; for helping; in looking; from completing

    Source: Azar, B. (1999). Understanding and Using English Grammar (3rd ed.). Longman Press.

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