Verbs
followed by Gerunds
Gerunds are verbs that
end in "-ing". They should not be confused with present participles.
Although present participles are verb forms that end in "-ing", they
are active action words that are happening right now. Gerunds are verb forms
that act as nouns in a sentence with no reference to time.
Verbs Followed by Gerunds
When a gerund follows a
verb, it is acting as a noun form.
|
Verbs |
Gerunds |
|
Enjoy |
Swimming |
|
Practice |
Golfing |
|
Hates |
Exercising |
|
Likes |
Skiing |
|
Need |
Cleaning |
|
Miss |
Traveling |
|
Love |
Dancing |
Examples:
·
I enjoy swimming.
·
I practice
golfing every morning.
·
She hates
exercising after work.
·
He likes skiing with
his friends.
·
The bathroom needs
cleaning.
·
We miss
traveling around the world.
·
They love
dancing together.
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