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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!

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