V5 - Gerund

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• Leerjaar 5

Gerund

What is a gerund?

Werkwoord + ing 

doing, seeing, listening etc.

When do you use a gerund?

Na voorzetsels zoals : 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?

Na bepaalde werkwoorden zoals: 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?

Als onderwerp van een zin:

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

Let's practice

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

She delayed (get) out of bed

I miss (go) to the beach

I hate (arrive) too late

I couldn't help (laugh)

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

I don't mind (stay) up late