BK 2 Unit 29 to 32 Using Gerunds

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Using Gerunds

I think we will

love using it

I’m excited about trying

this new English

pronunciation program

A gerund can be an object in a sentence.

I think we will

love using it

I’m excited about

trying this new English

pronunciation program

as the object of a preposition as the object of a verb

A gerund can be an object in a sentence.

I think we will

love using it

I’m excited about

trying this new English

pronunciation program

Gerunds act like nouns, but

nouns name people, places, things, events etc.

Jane thinks that basketball is good exercise.

We love to ski in Switzerland

Gerunds act like nouns, but

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gerunds name things such as activities or behaviors

Certain verbs typically use gerunds as their objects.

Verbs

appreciate avoid consider delay

discuss dislike enjoy finish

He gave up smoking for his health

My family enjoys playing music together

You should avoid getting into trouble

We can delay coming to an agreement

Certain verbs typically use gerunds as their objects.

The verb go is usually followed by a gerund

when describing recreational activities

I think you love your new computer.

Click on the correct statements

We love to go walk in the park

I appreciate spend time with you

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correct

We love to go walking in the park correct

I appreciate spending time with you correct

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Gerunds

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Using Gerunds