State whether the –ing words in the following sentences have been used as nouns, verbs or adjectives. Answers 1. The children were reading quietly in… Continue reading
Words that cannot be followed by infinitives
The infinitive cannot be used with certain words which require a preposition followed by a gerund (ing form). Here is a list of verbs that… Continue reading
Verb patterns with -ing forms
There are several verb patterns with –ing forms. Subject + verb + gerund Study the sentences given below. She began crying. He has finished speaking.… Continue reading
Ing form as gerund and present participle
The –ing form of the verb can be the present participle or the gerund. When the –ing form is used as a present participle, it… Continue reading
Infinitives and -ing forms exercise
Some nouns and adjectives can be followed by -ing forms. There are also some nouns and adjectives that can be followed by either an -ing… Continue reading