Suggest is one of those verbs that cannot be followed by object + infinitive. Instead, we use that-clauses and –ing forms. Father suggested consulting a… Continue reading
Verbs followed by -ing forms – part II
Feel like I felt like crying. I feel like swimming. Finish After he finished working, he went to the market. Have you finished writing that… Continue reading
Verbs followed by -ing forms – part I
After some verbs we can use an –ing form, but not normally an infinitive. Which verbs can be followed by an –ing form? Well, there… Continue reading
‘ing’ forms used like nouns
Some nouns and adjectives can be followed by –ing forms. We usually use a preposition to connect the noun or adjective to the –ing form.… Continue reading
Gerunds or present participles?
We can use -ing forms (e.g. drinking, singing, smoking, running etc.) not only as verbs, but also like adjectives, adverbs or nouns. You are drinking… Continue reading