When you need an action as a subject, use a gerund.
Reading is my favorite hobby.
2. Preposition + Gerund
After a preposition, use a gerund. This is true for prepositions that are part of phrasal verbs, too.
I thought about calling my grandma, but I was too tired.
Are you planning on going to the party?
3. Verb + Gerund
A gerund can be used after a main verb. It depends on the verb. Memorize the most common verbs that take a gerund.
Dislike, can’t stand, enjoy, hate*, love*, like*, not mind, prefer*, admit, advise, consider, imagine, look forward to, recommend, suggest, think of, begin*, continue*, delay, give up, start*, stop*, finish, practice, spend (time), avoid, can’t help, deny, involve, mention, miss, risk.
(* these verbs can also be followed by an infinitive, sometimes with a difference in meaning)
My teacher advised studying for the quiz.
They enjoy making crafts in class.
The gerund has the following forms: simple active (asking, writing), perfect (having asked, having written), passive (being asked, being written), perfect passive (having been asked, having been written).
Gerund after prepositions
Example: My dad is used .................................................... up early. (get)
My dad is used to getting up early.
My brother is good ........................................ . (dive)
I'm not very keen .................................... computer games. (play)
I have no objection ..................................... the football match tonight. (watch)
She is afraid .............................. her boyfriend. (lose)
We are fed ............................... nothing all the weekend. (do)
I'm tired .................................... in the queues at the airports. (wait)
We had difficulty ..................................... the way to the museum. (find)
Are you interested .................................... your professional career? (build)
There's no point ................................. an old car. (buy)
I disapprove ................................ in restaurants. (smoke)
We are happy .................................. a new house. (have)
My daughter dreams .......................................... a film star. (become)
John can't cope ............................. unemployed. (be)
Sarah is thinking ................................ to Greg's place. (move)
The children were accused .................................. the window. (smash)
Gerund after phrasal verbs
Example: Do you mind queues? (not care | stand | for)
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I ......................... in queues. I don't care for standing in queues.
Have you seen the film? (to | look | forward | see) No, I haven't.
But I am ............................................................................ it tonight.
How did you get rid of the dogs? (off | bark | leave)
Fortunately, they ...................................................... .
Why didn't Jack do his homework? (do | off | put)
He ........................................... his homework till he fell asleep.
Have you ever played darts? (play | take | to)
Of course, I have. I ................................................. them a couple of years ago.
Let's go to the zoo on Sunday. (keep | against | be)
I'm sorry. I .................................................. wild animals in cages.
Are you going to take the driving test again? (get | up | give)
Yes, I am. I would never ........................................ my driving licence.
Why were you so angry with Matt? (on | shout | keep)
I wanted to talk to him, but he just .............................................. at me.
Are you going on holiday next week? What are you going to do with your cats? (feed | about | see)
Our neighbour promised that she would ..................................................... them.
I am told that Sarah split up with her boyfriend last week. (on | pretend | go)
Yes, she did. She couldn't ............................................................. that everything was fine with all his affairs.
Verbs followed by gerund
Complete the sentences with the verbs offered
Complain, become, sell, play, cheat, eat, lie, tell, work, get, leave, write, do, wake, have.
He admitted ........................... on the test.
You should avoid ............................... so much meat.
Please, consider ............................. your house if you need money.
I detest ...................... up when it's dark outside.
She denied ................................. the taxi without paying.
I enjoyed ........................ on the beach all day.
My sister fancies ................................ a pop star.
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We finished ................................. our essays before noon.
The job in the supermarket involved ............................ at night.
I don't mind ...................... homework. Ha, ha.
My colleague kept ............................... all the time. It was annoying.
I took my umbrella. I didn't want to risk ......................... wet.
She practised ............................ the piano all day.
I really appreciate ......................... your advice.
She couldn't resist ......................... us what she'd found out.
Use gerund in the following sentences:
Always check the oil, before you start the car.
To praise all alike is praising none,
I cannot go on to do nothing.
To see is to believe.
To give is better than to receive.
To talk like this is foolish.
She loves to sing songs.
The miser hated to spend money.
I am tired to wait.
I like to read poetry.
To walk is a good exercise.
To teach grammar is very interesting.
He is glad to meet you.
Rosy did not like to stay indoors during holidays.
To read in poor light will affect the eyes.
To say hundred words where none is called for is the mark of a successful politician.
He is afraid to hurt your feelings.
Nobody really loves to work.
Form a gerund of verbs in brackets.
1. She couldn’t help (make) mistakes.
2. The monument is worth (see).
3. The problem is not worth (discuss).
4. Do you mind my (ask) you a question?
5. Would you mind my (come) again in a year?
6. She couldn’t help (smile).
7. I cannot put off (see) my old friend.
8. Please forgive my (interfere).
9. Excuse my (leave) you at such a moment.
10. She denied (be) at home that evening.
11. I avoided (speak) to them after the quarrel.
12. He broke the silence by (invite) everybody to dinner.
13. The place is worth (visit).
14. I can’t help (admire) London’s beautiful streets especially in the evening.
Translate using Gerund :
Пожалуйста, прекратите шептаться.
Мне нравится быть одному.
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Я никогда не чувствую себя одиноко.
Я перешел дорогу, не посмотрев.
Подумай хорошо (carefully), прежде чем принять решение.
Попробуй нажать на кнопку!
Она закончила красить свою квартиру.
Ты можешь представить свою жизнь без ТВ?
Я правда не могу терпеть ждать автобус.
Я не мог не засмеяться.
Мы попытались открыть окно, но на улице было так жарко, что это не помогло.
Вам следует прекратить курить, это плохо для Вашего здоровья.
Я сожалею, что рассказал Джулии свой секрет; она рассказала всем.
Он всех поблагодарил за то, что пришли.
Я настаиваю на том, чтобы помочь ей.
Он отрицал, что видел ее.
Она боится получить плохую оценку.
Мои родители подумывают о том, чтобы поехать в Италию.
Перестань плакать.
Она не одобряет, что ее дети так много времени смотрят телевизор.
Он простил ее за то, что она не писала ему.
Он бросил курить.
Вы не возражаете, если я приеду немного позже?
Продолжайте писать.
Бессмысленно спорить с ним. (argue)
Это место стоит посетить.
Она не возражает против того, чтобы поработать сегодня.
Я избегал разговора с ним по этому вопросу (on this matter).
Он получал большое удовольствие от разговора о своем путешествии.
Пожалуйста, перестаньте смеяться над ним.
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Они хорошо решают задачи по математике (to solve problems).
Я предложил поиграть в шахматы.
Она не могла представить, как можно пойти на вечеринку без приглашения.
Маленький брат не давал (мешал) мне делать уроки.
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