gerund

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Gerund

 a verb (ww) + ing = noun (zelfstandig naamwoord)

We call this: the gerund

shop (verb) + ing = shopping (noun)               = gerund

game (verb) + ing = gaming                                  = gerund

eat (verb) + ing = eating                                            = gerund 

What is een gerund?

De gerund is niets anders dan een werkwoord waar je +ing achter zet.

What is a Gerund?

1. A verb
2. A noun
3. A noun acting as a verb
4. A verb acting as a noun

A Gerund is...

1. I'm afraid smoking isn't allowed.
2. That girl is smoking hot!
3. I was smoking a cigarette.

Selecteer de gerund

1. That bird is flying.
2. Flying is fun.
3. I am going to fly.
4. Birds can fly.

What are you planning ... (doen) during the weekend?

1. to do
2. doing

I don't know, I want to ... (schrijven) the English essay.

1. to write
2. writing

That sounds terribele. I can't stand ... (leren) English.

1. to learn
2. learning

I don't mind ... (doen) it actually. I just want ... (halen) a good grade

1. to do, to get
2. doing, to get
3. to do, getting
4. doing, getting

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