2. GERUND

3. The Gerund is formed by adding ‘ ing ’ to the base form of a verb. swim  swimming eat  eating run  running

4. The Gerund can be used – As a noun E.g Running is my favourite sport. (subject) He tried running faster. (object) She was afraid of losing. (object of preposition)

5. Exercise 1.(swim) _________is a very good form of exercise. 2.I have some (shop) ______to do this afternoon. 3.(learn) _________English takes a long time.

6. After adjectives + preposition accustomed to capable of fond of afraid of successful in good at tired of interested in E.g She is accustomed to training for many hours. He is good at running the 200 meters race

7. Exercise 1.Mary is fond of _______ (sing). 2.The boy soon became accustomed to _______ (work) hard. 3.Are you afraid of _______ (play) the exciting electronic games. 4.She is never tired of _______ (talk) about her clever son.

8. After verb+ preposition look forward toapprove of keep onobject to put offcall for prevent fromconfess to think of / aboutgive up succeeded in E.g He succeeded in winning the race. She didn't give up hoping.

9. Exercise 1.They are looking forward to _______(travel) abroad. 2.He kept on _______ (interrupt) me although I had told him to stop.

10. After noun +preposition choice of excuse for intention ofpossibility of / for reason for method of / for E.g He has no intention of giving up now. There was no reason for canceling the race.

11. Exercise 1.There is no chances of ______(meet) Jane at the concert. 2.He takes a bath before ______(go) to bed.

12. After verbs admitcan ’ t helpdislike keep try finish advisekeepenjoy appreciatemindavoid understand suggest forgive E.g John has finished repairing his bicycle. They enjoy walking in the evening. Mary dislikes swimming in winter.

13. Exercise 1.He kept ________(run) till the end. 2.She enjoys _______ (run) for competition. 3.They dislike _______(drive) small cars. 4.He avoided ________(answer) my question. 5.Would you mind me ________ (smoke) in this room.