Some verbs and adjectives can be followed by either an –ing form or an infinitive. In some cases there is a difference of meaning. Here… Continue reading
Verbs followed by gerunds and infinitives
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Gerunds after prepositions
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Do not use the infinitive with certain words which require a preposition followed by a gerund or an –ing form. Examples of such words and… Continue reading
Gerunds or infinitives exercise
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Fill in the blanks with gerunds or infinitives whichever is appropriate. Answers 1. I still remember buying my first bike. 2. You must remember to… Continue reading
Gerunds of participles exercise
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Fill in the blanks with gerunds or participles. Answers 1. You are smoking too much these days. 2. There was a smoking cigarette end in… Continue reading
Gerunds as simple nouns
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Many words which were originally gerunds are now treated as simple nouns. Examples are: parting, lightning, helping, filling, painting etc. Most of these words take… Continue reading