GERUND

THE -ING FORM ---->GERUND

The -ING Form can be used like 

• NOUN
• ADJECTIVE
• A VERB

Examples

• Smoking is forbidden
• I have a long working day
• I don't like dancing

 I . GERUND  When it is used like a noun,

It may or may not have an article before it, for examples

• Marketing is a very inexact science
• The Marketing of the product will continue for a few months yet.

It can also be part  of a noun phrase ,for examples:

• Speaking to an audience is always stressful
• Swimming after work id very relaxing.

In formal English we would use a possessive with the ING Form.In informal English many people do not.Example

• I am angry about his missing the meeting.
• Do you mind my coming?

II. Gerund as ADJECTIVE

The ING form can be used before a noun,for examples

• I was met by a welcoming party at airport
• Let's go to the meeting room.

The ING Form used after Preposition

examples:

• Before leaving you need to speak to Sarah
• After discussing it with her,I have my mind
• Instead of feeling sorry for yourself,do some work for charity.

Notice that when "to" is used as preposition.Its followed by the ING Form,examples

• I don't mind to working this Sunday.
• I am looking forward to seeing him again.
• I'm used to working in long hours

III.GERUND used like VERB+ING

There are many VERB+ING Combinations.Here are some common ones.For examples

• I admit telling her
• I avoid speaking to him
• He denied telling her
• I enjoy dancing

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