25-03-2025 (Gerund)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome

Planning  I Tuesday the 26th of March

- Gerund recap 

- Future

Goal: After today you will be able to use the simpel future in your English writing. 

I'm going to visit my granparents next week.

1. Plans you had already made.
2. Something you just decided.

I'll call him tonight, okay?

1. Plans you had already made.
2. Something you just decided.

Oh it's raining! I ____ buy an umbrella.

1. will
2. going to

The weather forecast predicted that it _____ rain tomorrow.

1. will
2. is going to

I forgot to buy milk. I ___ pick some up on my way home.

1. will
2. is going to

Look at those dark clouds. I think it ___ rain.

1. will
2. is going to

Gerund

A gerund is s a verb that’s acting as a noun. By that, we mean that the verb—the word that describes the action that’s happening, like “biking,” “thinking,” “running,” or “speaking”—becomes a thing.

Examples

Swimming in the ocean has been Sharon’s passion since she was five years old.

Apologizing to me isn't enough this time.

She is afraid of flying.

Examples

Swimming in the ocean has been Sharon’s passion since she was five years old.

Apologizing to me isn't enough this time.

She is afraid of flying.

Gerund or not?

1. Smoking is bad for you. 
2. I enjoy reading a good book. 
3. They were watching a movie when I called.
4. The children, laughing loudly, ran through the sprinklers.
5. He avoided answering the difficult question.

Gerund or not?

1. Smoking is bad for you. 
2. I enjoy reading a good book. 
3. They were watching a movie when I called.
4. The children, laughing loudly, ran through the sprinklers.
5. He avoided answering the difficult question.

Gerund

1. Please stop __________ (interrupt) me when I’m speaking.
2. He promised __________ (help) me move this weekend.
3. Would you mind __________ (close) the window? It’s getting chilly.
4. We agreed __________ (meet) at the café around noon.
5. We agreed on __________ (meet) at the café around noon.
6. My brother hates __________ (ask) for help, even when he clearly needs it.
7. You should try __________ (restart) your computer — it might help.

Homework 

Exercises: finish the worksheet