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A gerund is the ing-form of a verb used as a noun. Its position can be either as a subject or an object. Example : 1. Playing tennis is fun. (Subject) 2. We enjoy playing tennis. (Object)
An infinitive : to + the simple form of a verb (e.g., to talk, to play, to write)
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a. b. c. d. e.
Using Gerunds as the Objects of Prepositions We talked about going to Canada for our vacation. Mary is in charge of organizing the meeting. I am interested in learning more about your work. I am used to sleeping with the window open. I object to changing my plans at this late date.
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I enjoy playing tennis. b. He quit smoking. c. She finished eating dinner 30 minutes ago. d. Would you mind closing the door?
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Verb + Gerund Enjoy, quit, avoid, delay, mind, consider, appreciate, finish, keep, discuss, postpone, mention, suggest, stop* *Stop can also be followed by an infinitive.
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Go + Gerund a. I will go shopping. b. We went fishing yesterday. c. Did you go dancing last night? d. Please go sleeping!
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Compare the following : Stop + gerund When the professor entered the room, the students stop talking. The room became quiet. Stop + infinitive While I was walking down the street, I ran into an old friend. I stopped to talk to him. (I stopped walking in order to talk to him).
Common verbs followed by either infinitives or gerungs Group A: Verb + infinitive or gerund (with no difference in meaning) begin, like, hate, start, love cant stand, continue, prefer, cant bear