gerunds

gerunds gerund 1 gerunds a gerund is a non-finite form of the verb made by adding "-ing" : read --- reading write --- writing swim --- swimming 2 gerunds use 1. gerund is often used as a subject examples: reading helps you learn english. swimming is a good exercise. 3 gerunds use 2. gerund is used as an object after certain verbs. examples: i enjoy reading. she dislikes playing badminton. have you finished working? 4 gerunds a great variety of verbs + preposition / adverb combinations such as be for / against, give up, keep on, look forward to, put off take the gerund. e.g. i’m looking forward to hearing from you in the near future. the gerund after prepositions: …

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