V5 - Gerund

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

Gerund

What is a gerund?

Verb+ing, without a form of to be

A verb, used as a noun

When do you use a gerund?

After prepositions like: about, without, to, from, for, on, of

• My parents are talking about moving to another town
• I look forward to meeting you

When do you use a gerund?

After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend

• So you have stopped biting your nails!
• Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?
  

When do you use a gerund?

As subject of a sentence

• Following his advice could get you into trouble
• Criticising others is so easy
  

When do you use a gerund?

After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, be busy, can't help

• Do you feel like going out on Friday?
• There's no denying he sings well
  

Watch out!

After the verbs to stop, to remember and to forget you can use both a gerund or an infinitive

This choice changes the meaning

I stopped smoking / I stopped to smoke

I remember buying my first bike / Remember to buy a bike

Let's practice

For the next few sentences, write down the correct form of the verb given in brackets

She despises (get) out of bed

He demanded (speak) to the manager

I miss (go) to the beach

I hate (arrive) too late

I couldn't help (laugh)

Don't forget (buy) some milk

I really can't stand (wait) for the bus

I don't mind (stay) up late

Any questions about the gerund or something else related to the lesson?