What is the form of a Gerund?
The form of a Gerund is : Verb +-ing
Verb phrases ending with a preposition can only be followed by a). gerunds; b). infinitives. Give an example.
a). gerunds. I have to put off visiting my parents for a week.
1). Meagan is thinking about (go) _____________ abroad for her Master's degree. Her sister began (cry) ________ when she heard this.
1). going 2). to cry
what is a gerund? Is it a verb or a noun?
A Gerund is also known as a verbal noun. A gerund can play the role of a subject or object in a sentence.
1). I’m not (tall/reach) _____________________ the top shelf. 2). They kept (talk) _______ during the movie.
1). tall enough to reach; 2). talking
Which verbs are usually only followed by a BARE infinitive? Give an example.
-Modal verbs (can, could, will, would, might ,may, must, shall, should)
-After 'let', 'make' and (sometimes) 'help'
- After expressions with 'why'
My mom is afraid of (fly)_________, but I really want (go)_______ to the Bahamas.
1). flying. 2). to go