Transcription of Gerund and infinitive
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1 Gerund and infinitive Gerund The ing form of a verb can be used in different ways: as part of a verb , as an adjective, or as a noun. When the ing form is used as a noun, it is called a Gerund . Look at the sentences below. z Mike s running to catch a bus! (as a verb in the present continuous tense) z Most homes in Hong Kong have running water. (as an adjective describing the motion of water) z Running can be dangerous! (as a noun or Gerund treating running as a kind of sports) Uses of Gerund 1. Gerund is a verbal noun a form of the verb used as a noun. Eating too much makes you fat. (Eating is the subject) I don t like reading.
Oct 03, 2014 · Gerund and infinitive 8.1 Gerund The –ing form of a verb can be used in different ways: as part of a verb, as an adjective, or as a noun. When the –ing form is used as a noun, it is called a gerund. Look at the sentences below. z Mike’s running to catch a bus! (as a verb in the present continuous tense) z Most homes in Hong Kong have ...
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