gerunding
In English, gerunding is the process of adding ‘ing’ to the verb. When verbs are gerundized, they function partly as verbs and partly as nouns. In other words, by adding ‘ing’ to any verb, the verb changes its function to be part noun and part verb.
Gerund functions
1) As subjects of sentences.
Gerunds or gerundized verbs when used as the subject of sentences are often placed at the beginning when focusing on the activity as a topic of conversation.
tuxedo it is dangerous.
Read EzineArticles it’s interesting.
writing articles it takes a lot of practice.
playing tennis It’s good for your health and a lot of fun!
learning a foreign language it is not always difficult.
The hunter’s shot it was terrible.
flying a plane It could be dangerous.
The teaching of the doctrine. he is deceiving people.
Travel it’s fun.
The introduction of the new software. it was clear enough to understand.
2) as object of a verb
The gerunds here function as objects of verbs. In English there are certain verbs that are gerundized and function as verb objects.
The following are verbs that are commonly followed by the gerund form: like, fantasize, dislike, hate, love, loathe, dislike, stop, cease, continue, think, admit, deny, advise, avoid, consider, delay, cancel, discuss, enjoy, end, maintain, postpone, suggest, recommend , repent, participate, risk, tolerate and leave, etc.
Examples:
Yo how to swim. my sister fancy kitchen. Us I don’t like to gossip. Yo I hate waiting especially for nothing. Us I love to dance. anita abhor provoke. Us disgust plagiarizing. Because stop trying? indonesian decided stop shooting Malaysian troops. Us keep trying the best. would you do it? Mental opening the door? we admit making mistakes. You deny theft the money? Us advise close the site as soon as possible. helena avoided meeting pricilia. never delay in doing things. They have meeting discussed at the next meeting. You enjoy surfing? has finished doing your project? keep trying. Whose postpone writing your thesis about us suggested/recommended postponement the program. Us sorry to be unable to come We participated finishing the proposal. Us ongoing risk plant. Whose tolerate ceating in any game. Harry avoided paying late fees on the account. Denny denied knowing nothing about corruption. Yo postponed manufacturing a decision until Monday. She regrets not studying French at university. hana enjoy listening to classical music. jason admit expenses too much money on toys. come on go swimming!
3) After certain expressions (I can’t help, I can’t resist, I can’t stand, I can’t stand, I can’t stop, I can’t persist)
Gerunds are used after expressions like I can’t help, I can’t resist, I can’t stand, I can’t stand, I can’t stop, I can’t linger,
Examples:
Yo I can’t stop falling in love with english Jenny I can’t resist eating chocolate mints Your words i can’t bear to repeat. Terri i can’t bear to stay in Indonesia because it is hot. Yo I can’t stop wanting the woman..
4) Phrasal verbs with particle prepositions are gerundized
Gerunds are used after phrasal verbs (verbs followed by particle prepositions), in other words, gerunds are used with phrasal verbs that end in prepositions. Phrasal verbs are verbal phrases that are made up of two or more words, usually the verb plus one or two prepositions such as: think, investigate, cancel, overcome, find out, wait, postpone, take over, stop, negotiate, object, count, depend, etc.
Examples:
has thought about moving to the country? Never stop doing things. Coach cancelled optionalg for the day. Thomas look inside find a new job. it took a long time overcome lose your dog. Yo look inside buy a new computer. Exit got over the loss weight. Us we hope to meet again at ezinearticles.com. Why not take over supervision the project? Terri stopped buying for the family. Us deal in distribution gas in the country. Us object to manipulate the data. the lonely man counts on collect garbage to live his family. Whose trust the use the dictionary of meanings.
5) As objects of prepositions
In English, verbs are gerundized as objects of prepositions: in, on, in, for, by, from, out, from, towards, out of, opposite, etc This means that whenever a verb follows a preposition, the gerund or ‘ing’ form of the verb is used. This is especially important for adjective + preposition combinations and phrasal verbs (shown above) that usually end in prepositions.
Examples:
Doing decision there are many things to consider. To check the products, we found something wrong with the products. We have to discuss before we arrive. in making peace our mind. I’m here to attend to a writing workshop by following the formula, we can make money fast. Instead of stay I prefer to go to the theater. we’ve just arrived visit factory.
6) Certain adjectives with certain prepositions take gerunds
In English, gerunds are used after certain adjectives with certain combinations of prepositions including: afraid of, good/bad/poor, excellent for (in, in), interested in, different from, tired of, amazed/surprised of (by), sure of/of, capable of, slow in, similar to, being/ get used to/get used to, similar to, etc..
Examples:
am scared to wake up my father. Some of the cadets are bad at spelling words in english you are good talking English. they are poor in pronouncing Indonesian words. These vegetables are excellent forgetting better Your Health. am interested in writing articles about music and sports. It’s you fear of climbing the mountain? The tour guide is tired of leading the turn. John is good talking Dutch. sally was afraid to walk alone in the dark. they are able to solve your complicated problem. Are accustomed/accustomed to work late at night.
7) As objects of possessive adjectives
Verbs are gerundized after possessive adjectives such as my, your, her, her, our, her, is, Mary’s, John’s, etc
Examples:
Thanks for your coming. Do you like it my coming to your office? I don’t mind your question about our business. we always hope your visit to our site. we did not object to his interrupting us during the discussion. I expected Maria is coming yesterday. John’s interrogation maybe you’re right. I don’t understand his teaching us about the game.
8. As objects of objective pronouns
After objective pronouns like I, you, he, she, they, she, he, we, it, Mary, Tom, etc. Verbs are also gerundized.
I do not agree with suggesting such an idea I like he comes to my office. Do you like it me coming to your office? I don’t mind asking about our business. I expected Mary is coming yesterday. I don’t understand he behaves so rudely all.
8) need, want, require+ Gerund
When the verbs need, want, and require are gerundized, they can have a passive infinitive meaning.
Examples:
The flowers are dying so needs watering (They need to be watered). The floor is dirty so cleaning required (Requires to be cleaned). The cover wants to paint (Wants to be painted).
9. without use and value + gerund
Gerunds are also used after expressions like without use, without value, without essence, without foundation, without excuse, without reason and (without) value.
Examples:
There’s nor use crying on broken milk. It is not) worth doing such activity no more, it is useless. There is there is no reason to complain about defeat. There is there is no excuse for being late again.
10. No+ gerunds to make prohibitions in English.
In English when making prohibitions with “no”, gerunds are usually used or verbs are gerundized.
Examples:
No smoking (no smoking) No parking! No stress going on! No provoking! No overtaking!
In short, English verbs are gerundized by adding ‘ing’ to any verb, and gerundized verbs change their roles to be part noun and part verb. Gerunds can function in English as subjects of sentences, as objects of verbs, prepositions, possessive objectives, possessive adjectives, etc.