Gerund and Infinitive

Gerund Form: infinitive + - ing Use: - ing form used as a noun. The gerund always has the same function as a noun!!! Use Example Gerund used as subject of a clause Walking is good for our health. Gerund used as object of a sentence I prefer joking. Gerund after certain adjectives I'm sorry about being late! Gerund after certain prepositions He wrote back instead of calling me! Gerund after certain verbs Jazz really enjoys dancing. Gerund after certain verbs with prepositions He always complains about doing his homework. Gerund after certain nouns There's a possibility of making a choice. Words followed either by infinitive or - ing-Form Use Example same meaning I preferred to dance I prefered dancing . same meaning but different use Jazz allows me to go by train. Jazz allows me going by train. different meaning He stopped to smoke when I came in. He stopped smoking for good. infinitive or present participle I saw Jazz go upstairs. I saw Jazz going upstairs.

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