GERUND is the – ing form of a verb used as a noun. It is used as a subject or as an object. Gerund is also used as complement and as object of prepositions.

ACTIVE MEANING(V + ing)

GERUND

PASSIVE MEANING(BEING + V3)

1. As a subjecte.g. a. Swimming makes us healthy.

b. Being proposed by Adi makes me proud. c. Skiing is my favourite sport d. Hiking can be very strenuous e. Seeing is believing

2. As an object /complemente.g. a. My hobby is dancing.

b. She likes singing c. The children enjoyed watching the parade d. Ms. Terrell avoided paying her taxes until it was too late e. Sandy is considering leaving New York f. I don’t like smoking g. They don’t mind coming to the party h. My father stops smoking because of his sickness

3. As noun modifiere.g. a. It is a very interesting book4. After preposition/certain verbs

a. I am interested in teaching kids.b.The students have finished doing the project.c. Thanks for tending my childrend.The job consists of typing, filling, and answering the phonee. He gave up drinking beerf. They are found of climbing the mountain

PRACTICEAVOIDPOSTPONERECOMMENDENJOYMINDADMIT STOP

DENYADVISEDISCUSSAVOIDKEEPUNDERSTANDFINISHFANCY

TOLERATEINSISTMENTIONSUGGESTANTICIPATERESISTLIKEDISLIKEPREFER

MISSENJOYLOOK FORWARD TOOBJECT TOQUITCONSIDERAPPRECIATECOMPLETEANTICIPATERECALL

Say good nightWaitHelp meGo outEat saltGet lostDrink beerSpeak FrenchBuy everythingTurn it offBrush my teethRead a good book

1. My doctor is worried about my heart and has told me to stop …….

2. My father was angry when I went to bed without ………

3. John, having spent two years in Paris, He is very good at ……

4. For Mary’s farewell party, we are planning ………

5. At the weekends, I really enjoy ……6. I am only 16 so I am not allowed …….7. My mother taught me to never go to bed

before …..8. Don’t worry about the gas cooker. I

remember ……9. He was so generous to offer ……10. The internet is so big, it’s easy……..11. I only had ten minutes left and didn’t

manage ……12. We think that we are too young to get

marries so we have decided …….

SpeakDo SmokeStudyRuneatGoComeflylook 

1. Enjoy ……. At the picture2. Anton apologized for …… late3. You should practice ……… English

everyday4. Do you mind ………. Out with me

tonight5. She will continue ……. Abroad6. Hari will postpone ………….. to

Hongkong7. My father stops ………. Because

of his sickness8. …………. Is my hobby9. Could you allow me ……… back

earlier ?10.I don’t like postpone ………

something