Gerunds.

A gerund is a noun that is formed adding

GERUNDS
-ing to a verb..................
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In most cases ,the English gerund is equivalent to an Spanish infinitive
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They can function as:

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1.SUBJECTS
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Reading is my favorite past time.

Eating junk food is not healthy.

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Cheating in tests is a horrid sin.
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Travelling makes me happy
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Smoking is bad for your health.
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 2. OBJECTS:
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As a name it can be the object of a sentence

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I love going to the cinema.
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My friends prefer studying in groups.
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Kids enjoy playing with electronic games.
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Don´t stop working.
VERB GERUND
 What´s the difference between a
gerund and a progressive verb?
• Gerund is used as subject or object but the progressive
is used as a verb.

• Ex:
• Gerund Studying at home requires discipline

• Adam was working on his homework until

late.

• Progressive I am driving fast now.

• I was driving to my job an hour ago.

 Gerund or progressive?
. Linda loves spending money.
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2. Working late helps her earn extra money.

3. Recently, she was looking for a birthday present for her husband.
4. She was hoping to find a handsome watch.
5. Talking to the salesman was difficult.
6. He was helping three customers at the same time.
7. Linda was reaching in the case for a watch.
8. Suddenly, the salesman was running toward her.
9. Grabbing her hand, he said, “Stop.”
10. “What are you doing?” he asked Linda.
 Gerunds after prepositions
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We always use gerunds after prepositions
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Don´t worry about arriving late to the
party.
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Thank you for coming here.
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Are you good at using computers?
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Why don´t you do your homework before
going out with your friends?
 GERUNDS
WE ALSO USE THE GERUND:
As a Direct Object After certain
of certain verbs: expressions:

Continue Miss
Enjoy Prefer Can’t help Look forward
Finish Recommend
to
Like/dislike Suggest Can’t stand Spend (time)
Love/hate Feel like Don’t mind
It’s no use Would mind
Be/Get used to
 VERBS FOLLOWED BY
INFINITIVE OR GERUND
 Without change in 
With change in
meaning: meaning:

Stop
Begin
Remeber
Propose
Forget
Forbid
Regret
Intend
Try
Start
 Examples
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She stopped eating chocolate last year
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He stopped to eat some chocolate
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I will never forget driving in Paris(usually in negative)
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Oliver always forget to revise his notes
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I regret to tell you that you have failed the exam(give bad news)
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I regret telling her so much about myself (sentir haber hecho algo)
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I remember talking to him about it
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I remebered to look for your passport
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I tried using it,but it didn´t work
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Dany tried to pass the exam