clause “Playing football” acts as a noun phrase within the sentences as a whole; it is the subject of the verb “is”. When a gerund verb + ing is used as the subject
of a sentence, it becomes a singular noun. However, if two or more gerund are joined by a conjunction “and” ;it will be a plural noun.
2.2 Form of Gerund
2.2.1 The simple gerund
The gerund is the –ing form of the verb used as a noun. Notice that the gerund has the same form as present participle. However, it functions differently
in the sentence. It is always a noun and can function in any noun function.
1 Subject of verb
The subject in gerund sentence usually located in the beginning of the sentences. Gerund is used as the subject of a sentence on its basis have the
following characteristics: 1
Verb + ing. 2
In front of predicate. 3
The subject of the sentence. 4
It is usually singular noun. 5
It has the meaning of an object that is the subject of the sentence.
Examples:
Swimming is a very popular sport in the country.
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Reading English magazine improves your English ability.
Writing letters is my sister’s hobbies.
Dieting with jogging in the evening has successfully reduced my weight.
Learning a lot of law science does not attract to be a lawyer.
2 Object of verb
The gerund can be the object of a verb. The form of an object in a gerund phrase may depend on what precedes the gerund. Gerund is used as the object of a
sentence has the following characteristics: 1 It is behind a predicate.
2 It functions as an object that describes the predicate of a sentences. 3 It has the meaning of a noun which is the object of the sentences.
Examples :
They don’t remember locking the door.
I like reading a novel.
I regret telling the truth her the truth.
We always enjoy riding bicycle.
Certain verbs in English are followed by verbals- either gerund or infinitives- which are considered as the objects of these verbs. The gerund -ing
form and the infinitive to+ base form of verbs may be used as nouns, and usually there is no difference in meaning. The following is a reference list of some
common verbs. Here are verbs can followed by gerund.
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1. Admit
Reference List of Verbs Followed by Gerunds Object
2. Advice
3. Allow
4. Advocate
5. Anticipate
6. Appreciate
7. Avoid
8. Begin
9. Can’t bear
10. Can’t stand
11. Claim
12. Complete
13. Consider
14. Continue
15. Delay
16. Deny
17. Detest
18. Disclaim
19. Discuss
20. Dislike
21. Enjoy
22. Escape
23. Excuse
24. Fancy
25. Finish
26. Forbid
27. Forget
28. Hate
29. Imagine
30. Keep
31. Like
32. Love
33. Mean
34. Mention
35. Mind
36. Miss
37. Permit
38. Postpone
39. Practice
40. Prefer
41. Prevent
42. Prohibit
43. Put off
44. Quit
45. Recall
46. Recollect
47. Recommend
48. Regret
49. Remember
50. Report
51. Resent
52. Resist
53. Risk
54. Start
55. Stop
56. Suggest
57. Support
58. Tolerate
59. Try
60. Understand
61. Urge
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1 May be followed by a gerund or an infinitive : without a change in meaning with a change in meaning.
Schrampfer 2006:370 says, “ The object following stop is a gerund, not an infinitive. But in special circumstance, stop can be followed by an infinitive of
purpose: in order to. While I was walking down the hall, I dropped my pen. I stopped to pick it up. = I stopped walking in order to pick it up.”.
2 May be followed by an object : +and infinitive. She advices me to go to library ++ and a gerund. He appreciates you for your working.
3
May be followed by a that – clause. Subjunctive verb
I remember meeting you at the library. Examples :
John enjoys playing chess with his father.
He can’t bear being laughed at.
My mother doesn’t allow going to the movie.
We can’t avoid writing a paper.
Some people hate working in the early morning.
I delayed doing my exercises.
3. Object of a preposition
Any verb used as the object in a preposional takes the form of a gerund. Most gerund after prepositions are subjects, especially those in adverbial
prepositional.
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Examples :
I am worried about being late for this class.
Jefry insisted on going to Singapore.
I believe in being honest at all times.
I thank for your saving my book.
Object of a preposition consists of two parts :
1 Nominal function of prepositional gerund
Any verb used in a prepositional phara takes the form of a gerund. Most gerund phrases after prepositions are subjectless, especially those in adverbial
prepositional phrases. Such gerund phrases function as prepositional objects of verbs. A great many of the verbs listed under prepositional objects in the chapter
on prepositions take such gerund objects.
Examples:
Jack often dream about being a doctor someday.
She insisted on paying the restaurant bill. 2 Abjectival function of preposional gerund
These adjectival constructions appearing after nouns begin mostly with of or for.
Examples :
His pretense of being rich didn’t fool anyone.
Their funds are adequate for meeting their moderate needs.
Adjectival function of prepositional gerund phrase consists of two parts :
a Prepositional gerund phrases modifying verbs
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These phrases may express almost all adverbial relationships except place.
Examples :
