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    Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. They can be used as subjects or objects. Some key uses of gerunds include: 1. As subjects, such as "Reading is my favorite pastime" or "Eating junk food is not healthy." 2. As objects after certain verbs like "love" or "enjoy," such as "I love going to the cinema." 3. After prepositions, such as "Don't worry about arriving late to the party." 4. With certain verbs where the meaning changes depending on whether an infinitive or gerund is used, such as "I stopped eating chocolate" vs. "I

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    Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. They can be used as subjects or objects. Some key uses of gerunds include: 1. As subjects, such as "Reading is my favorite pastime" or "Eating junk food is not healthy." 2. As objects after certain verbs like "love" or "enjoy," such as "I love going to the cinema." 3. After prepositions, such as "Don't worry about arriving late to the party." 4. With certain verbs where the meaning changes depending on whether an infinitive or gerund is used, such as "I stopped eating chocolate" vs. "I

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    Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns. They can be used as subjects or objects. Some key uses of gerunds include: 1. As subjects, such as "Reading is my favorite pastime" or "Eating junk food is not healthy." 2. As objects after certain verbs like "love" or "enjoy," such as "I love going to the cinema." 3. After prepositions, such as "Don't worry about arriving late to the party." 4. With certain verbs where the meaning changes depending on whether an infinitive or gerund is used, such as "I stopped eating chocolate" vs. "I

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    Gerunds.

    A gerund is a noun that is formed adding


    GERUNDS
    -ing to a verb..................
    •
    In most cases ,the English gerund is equivalent to an Spanish infinitive
    •

    They can function as:


    •
    1.SUBJECTS
    •
    •
    Reading is my favorite past time.

    Eating junk food is not healthy.


    •
    Cheating in tests is a horrid sin.
    •
    Travelling makes me happy
    •
    Smoking is bad for your health.
    •
    2. OBJECTS:

    As a name it can be the object of a sentence


    I love going to the cinema.

    My friends prefer studying in groups.

    Kids enjoy playing with electronic games.

    Don´t stop working.
    VERB GERUND
    What´s the difference between a
    gerund and a progressive verb?
    • Gerund is used as subject or object but the progressive
    is used as a verb.

    • Ex:
    • Gerund Studying at home requires discipline

    • Adam was working on his homework until


    late.

    • Progressive I am driving fast now.

    • I was driving to my job an hour ago.


    Gerund or progressive?
    . Linda loves spending money.
    !

    2. Working late helps her earn extra money.


    3. Recently, she was looking for a birthday present for her husband.
    4. She was hoping to find a handsome watch.
    5. Talking to the salesman was difficult.
    6. He was helping three customers at the same time.
    7. Linda was reaching in the case for a watch.
    8. Suddenly, the salesman was running toward her.
    9. Grabbing her hand, he said, “Stop.”
    10. “What are you doing?” he asked Linda.
    Gerunds after prepositions

    We always use gerunds after prepositions

    Don´t worry about arriving late to the
    party.

    Thank you for coming here.

    Are you good at using computers?

    Why don´t you do your homework before
    going out with your friends?
    GERUNDS
    WE ALSO USE THE GERUND:
    As a Direct Object After certain
    of certain verbs: expressions:

    Continue Miss
    Enjoy Prefer Can’t help Look forward
    Finish Recommend
    to
    Like/dislike Suggest Can’t stand Spend (time)
    Love/hate Feel like Don’t mind
    It’s no use Would mind
    Be/Get used to
    VERBS FOLLOWED BY
    INFINITIVE OR GERUND
     Without change in 
    With change in
    meaning: meaning:

    Stop
    Begin
    Remeber
    Propose
    Forget
    Forbid
    Regret
    Intend
    Try
    Start
    Examples

    She stopped eating chocolate last year

    He stopped to eat some chocolate

    I will never forget driving in Paris(usually in negative)

    Oliver always forget to revise his notes

    I regret to tell you that you have failed the exam(give bad news)

    I regret telling her so much about myself (sentir haber hecho algo)

    I remember talking to him about it

    I remebered to look for your passport

    I tried using it,but it didn´t work

    Dany tried to pass the exam

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