Tag: gerund

Lesson 7, grammar. Lesson 7, homework: Insert the needed preposition: She was talking ___ listening. They succeeded in music __ having more practice. What do you think __ walking this evening? Do you really prefer studying __ having a little rest? That’s your worst choice __ avoiding the responsibility! She’s okay __ studying maths, but…

Insert the needed preposition: She was talking ___ listening. They succeeded in music __ having more practice. What do you think __ walking this evening? Do you really prefer studying __ having a little rest? That’s your worst choice __ avoiding the responsibility! She’s okay __ studying maths, but she’s better __ studying history. We’re…

If we have a verb after a preposition, we put this verb into gerund form (-ing). About What do you think about purchasing a new house? At Pauline is excellent at learning new languages. By You will soon become stronger by doing a little exercise every day. For It is the best variant for making…

When is a verb not a verb? When it is a verbal noun. A verbal noun is the infinitive form of a verb, that acts like a noun. It is usually created by adding “-ing,” after that it loses all the qualities of a verb and can now be used as a subject, direct or…