Gerunds - Object To Verb


 
 
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Gerunds - Object To Verb

Gerunds - As object to a transitive verb.

  • He preferred walking.
  • I hate waiting.
  • I am fond of painting.
  • 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.”

    Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    1. Do you ___________  in retail ?

    2. I _____________  by the ocean .

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    1. He is __________  to London.

    2. He always tries to _____________  his homework.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    She _______________  English whenever she gets the chance.

     

    Right Option : C
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