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Gerunds.

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GERUNDS

A gerund is a noun that is formed adding -ing to a verb..................

In most cases ,t he English gerund is equivalent to an Spanish infinitive

They can function as:

1. SUBJECTS

Reading is my favorite past time.

Eating junk food is not healthy.

Cheating in tests is a horrid sin.

Travelling makes me happy

Smoking is bad for your health.

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2. OBJECTS:

As a name it can be the object of a sentence

I love going to the cinema.

My friends prefer studying in groups.

Kids enjoy playing with electronic games.Dont stop working .

GERUNDVERB

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Whats the difference between agerund and a progressive verb?

Gerund is used as subject or object but the progressive is used as a verb.

Ex:

Gerund Studying at home requires discipline Adam was working on his homework until

late.

Progressive I am driving fast now.

I was driving to my job an hour ago.

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Gerund or progressive?! . Linda loves spending money.

2. Working late helps her earn extra money.

3. Recently, she was looking for a birthday present for her husband.

4. She was hoping to find a handsome watch.5. Talking to the salesman was difficult.

6. He was helping three customers at the same time.

7. Linda was reaching in the case for a watch.

8. Suddenly, the salesman was running toward her.

9. Grabbing her hand, he said, Stop.

10. What are you doing? he asked Linda.

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Gerunds after prepositionsWe always use gerunds after prepositions

Dont worry about arriving late to the

party.Thank you for coming here.

Are you good at using computers?

Why dont you do your homework before going out with your friends?

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GERUNDSWE ALSO USE THE GERUND:

As a Direct Objectof certain verbs :

After certainexpressions:

Continue MissEnjoy Prefer

Finish RecommendLike/dislike SuggestLove/hate

Cant help Look forwardtoCant stand Spend (time)Feel like Dont mindIts no use Would mindBe/Get used to

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VERBS FOLLOWED BY

INFINITIVE OR GERUNDWithout change inmeaning:

With change inmeaning:

BeginPropose

ForbidIntendStart

StopRemeber

ForgetRegretTry

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ExamplesShe stopped eating chocolate last year

He stopped to eat some chocolate

I will never forget driving in Paris(usually in negative)

Oliver always forget to revise his notes

I regret to tell you that you have failed the exam(give bad news)

I regret telling her so much about myself (sentir haber hecho algo)

I remember talking to him about it

I remebered to look for your passport

I tried using it,but it didnt work

Dany tried to pass the exam