Read the following sentence: Singing is his hobby. Here singing is a verb ending in -ing. At the same time it is the subject of… Continue reading
Verb patterns with gerund
Do a lot of + gerund This construction is used to emphasize the frequency with which an action is performed. Study the following sentences. He… Continue reading
What are verbal nouns?
A verbal noun is a noun derived from a verb. It exhibits all of the properties of ordinary nouns and none of the properties of… Continue reading
-ing form or infinitive – part II
See, watch and hear After these verbs, an -ing form refers to an action in progress. An infinitive refers to a completed action. Note that… Continue reading
-ing form or infinitive?
Some adjectives and verbs can be followed by either a gerund (-ing form) or an infinitive. I started teaching when I was 20. OR I… Continue reading
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