13 Answered Questions for the topic gerunds

Gerunds English

02/09/22

Although simple, it is similar to the rules that prevent people from BUMPING into others in the streets.
How is the capitalized gerund used?
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06/24/19

When can the -ing form of a verb be placed before a noun?
My native-speaker's grammatical intuition tells me that: > There is a **sleeping man** under the tree. is fine but > There is a **fishing man** by the river bank. is wrong. Why? I've... more
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06/23/19

When should a verb be followed by a gerund instead of an infinitive?
Some verbs are followed by _ing_, e.g. _I enjoy swimming_. We can't say _I enjoy to swim_. Likewise, some verbs are followed by _to_, e.g. _I decided to make a plan_. Which particular verbs are... more
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06/21/19

How does one know when to use a gerund or an infinitive?
As a native speaker of English, the gerund version of this sentence sounds better: infinitive: > When used together in chains, > extension methods are an unprecedented > tool **to... more
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Gerunds Grammar Clauses

05/14/19

Noun or non-finite subordinate clause?
Consider the following sentence: > The government wants to encourage understanding of science. Now, "to encourage understanding of science" is a non-finite subordinate clause functioning as an... more
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05/06/19

When should a verb be followed by a gerund instead of an infinitive?
Some verbs are followed by _ing_, e.g. _I enjoy swimming_. We can't say _I enjoy to swim_. Likewise, some verbs are followed by _to_, e.g. _I decided to make a plan_. Which particular verbs are... more
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04/23/19

Watched them get married vs "watched them getting married"?
I read the following: " The next day as I watched them get married" How does it differ from the following? Is one more eloquent and accurate than other? "The next day as I watched them *getting*... more
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Gerunds Grammar

04/10/19

Identify how the gerund is being used in the sentence. Kayleen enjoys learning all she can about ancient Greece. direct object subject complement object of a preposition indirect object subject
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Gerunds

03/15/17

The most important part of playing a sport isn't winning. Winning here is a verb or a gerund ?
I need to know
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Gerunds

11/05/14

HELPING a friend is an automatic yes in your body. How is the capitalized gerund used?
EXPLAIN
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Gerunds

11/25/13

How is the underlined gerund used in the sentence? Try walking if you want to get some exercise.
A.predicate nominative B.subject C.object of a preposition D.direct object
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Gerunds Grammar

11/25/13

How is the underlined gerund used in the sentence? Skating is a fun form of exercise.
A.object of a preposition B.direct object C.subject D.predicate nominative
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Gerunds Grammar

11/25/13

Which word in the sentence is a gerund? The truck pulled up under the chute, ready for loading.
A.under B.loading C.ready D.pulled
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