Gerund Verb and ing


 
 
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Gerund Verb and ing

The Gerund (verb + ing)

Verbs ending in -ing and having the features of a noun and  a verb are called Gerunds.

  • Walking is a good exercise.
  • I like reading newspaper.
  • In sentence 1, the gerund walking , like a noun, is the subject of the verb.

    In sentence 2, the gerund reading, like a noun, is the object of the verb like. Also, like a verb, it also has an object newspapers, which shows that it has the force of a verb.

    The "-ing" form is used after a preposition The preposition in the following example sentence :

  • Before conducting the research, it is necessary to complete a literature review.
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    Question : 1

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    He often avoids __________ his phone.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    1. I read an ___________ book.

    2. The __________ dog was annoying.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    I considered ____________ semi structured interviews.

    Right Option : C
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