The gerund

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The Gerund

How do you create a gerund?

Which of these sentences have a gerund?

1. I can't help falling in love with you.
2. Having more than one drink isn't a good idea.
3. We are having a party at the moment.
4. She was studying the entire evening.

Which of these sentences have a gerund?

1. Studying is required to pass this test.
2. Neville really loves running.
3. I'm not keen on studying.
4. He is talking to Jennifer.

How do you create a gerund?

stam ww + - ing

I don't feel like doing anything.

What's the difference between a gerund and a continous?

When do you use a gerund?

1.  na voorzetsels

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Give two examples of a preposition.

When do you use a gerund?

2. Na bepaalde werkwoorden, zoals

 love, hate, like, prefer, enjoy, mind, avoid, miss,  remember, 

refuse, delay, suggest, keep, spend, stop/ finish/quit

I don't mind spending a lot of time on this exercise.

Let op: zet je would voor deze ww:

I would love to dance with you.

When do you use a gerund?

3. Als (deel van) het onderwerp in een zin. Het staat vaak vooraan.

Collecting stamps is an old fashioned hobby.

When do you use a gerund?

4. Na bepaalde uitdrukkingen, zoals

it's no good / it's no use/ it's (not) worth /  there's no/

 be busy/ can't help / can't stand / feel like

I feel like flying 

Recap:

 Als onderwerp:   Swimming is fun

 Na voorzetsels (b.v. about, in, off, at, of, without, by, before):

   He left without paying

 Na bepaalde uitdrukkingen (b.v. it's no use, it's no good, can't help, 

                can’t stand)

   It's no use arguing

 Na bepaalde werkwoorden: (b.v. mind,  enjoy, like fancy, finish, quit, suggest)     I suggested going to the seaside

She delayed ...
(get) out of bed.

1. to get
2. getting

He demanded ... (speak) to the manager.

1. to speak
2. speaking

I offered ... (help).

1. to help
2. helping

I miss ... (go) to the beach.

1. to go
2. going

I'd hate ... (arrive) too late.

1. to arrive
2. arriving

I chose ... (work) here.

1. to work
2. working

Practice!