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When do we use the GERUND? (verbs ending in -ing, ex: doing) |
After verbs that express likes/dislikes :
like, love, enjoy, dislike, hate, don't mind, can't stand ... Example : She likes doing crossword puzzles. He enjoys listening to music in the car. |
After certain other verbs such as :
admit, appreciate, avoid, consider, delay, deny, finish, imagine, involve, keep (on), mention, miss, postpone, suggest ... Example : Would you consider doing a few extra hours? Can you image walking such a long distance?. |
After prepositions :
worried/nervous/anxious about ... Example : I'm a bit worried about driving in the snow. interested in ... Example : Are you interested in working for us? instead of ... Ex: Would you like to walk instead of taking the bus? fond of ... Ex: My mother is fond of doing crossword puzzles. keen on ... Ex: My dad is keen on watching sports on television. look forward to ... Ex: Our parents are looking forward to seeing us soon. good at ... Ex: Julie is good at making cakes. before... Ex: Before leaving the office, please turn off the lights. after ... Ex: After tidying the kitchen she went straight to bed. |
After certain expressions : it's no use ... Ex: It's no use pleading - I won't change my mind. it's no good ... Ex: It's no good shouting at him - he's deaf! there's no point in ... Ex: There's no point in cooking food - nobody's hungry! |