Gerunds - Object To Verb
Gerunds - Object To Verb
Gerunds - As object to a transitive verb.
Let us look at some common verbs that take gerunds as their direct object to get a sense of how they’re used.
Stative vs. Action Verbs
1) Stative verbs that take gerunds : Stative verbs, also known as verbs of feeling, are very likely to take gerunds as their objects. Examples are :
Stative verb | Example with a gerund as an object |
|---|---|
love | “I love going to the movies.” |
like | “I like living by the ocean.” |
enjoy | “Do you enjoy working in retail?” |
mind | “Would you mind watching my seat for me while I go to the bathroom?” |
Action verbs that take gerunds
2 ) Certain action verbs (also called dynamic verbs) can also take a gerund as their object if describing a secondary action. For instance:
Action verb | Example with a gerund as an object |
|---|---|
admit (to) | “He admitted (to) cheating on the exam.” |
avoid | “He always tries to avoid doing his homework.” |
consider | “He is considering moving to London.” |
delay | “He delayed paying his phone bill.” |
Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive . Would you _______________ my seat for me while I go to the bathroom?
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Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive . She _______________ English whenever she gets the chance.
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Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive . 1. He is __________ to London. 2. He always tries to _____________ his homework. | |||
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