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Gerund

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

What is a gerund?
Verb+ing, without a form of to be

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

When do you use a gerund?
After prepositions like: about, without, to, from, for, on, of
  • My parents are talking about moving to another town
  • I look forward to meeting you


Slide 3 - Tekstslide

When do you use a gerund?
After certain verbs like: hate, like, stop, prefer, enjoy, avoid, remember, refuse, mind, keep, spend
  • So you have stopped biting your nails!
  • Why do you always try to avoid meeting him?

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

When do you use a gerund?
As subject of a sentence
  • Following his advice could get you into trouble
  • Criticising others is so easy

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

When do you use a gerund?
After certain words and expressions like: feel like, it's no use, it's worth, there's no, be busy, can't help
  • Do you feel like going out on Friday?
  • There's no denying he sings well

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Let's practice
For the next few sentences, write down the correct form of the verb given in brackets

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

She delayed (get) out of bed

Slide 8 - Open vraag

I miss (go) to the beach

Slide 9 - Open vraag

I hate (arrive) too late

Slide 10 - Open vraag

I couldn't help (laugh)

Slide 11 - Open vraag

I really can't stand (wait) for the bus

Slide 12 - Open vraag

I don't mind (stay) up late

Slide 13 - Open vraag

Any questions about the gerund?

Slide 14 - Open vraag