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A2 Grammar Gerunds after verbs

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Grammar A2 - Gerunds after verbs

A gerund is the -ing form of a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence. Certain verbs are followed by gerunds, meaning they are used to describe activities or actions.

Some common verbs followed by gerunds include:

Enjoy

Example: I enjoy swimming in the pool. (I like swimming as an activity.)

Like

Example: She likes reading books. (She enjoys the activity of reading.)

Hate

Example: They hate waiting for the bus. (They dislike the activity of waiting.)

Stop

Example: We stopped playing because it was raining. (We finished the activity of playing.)

Prefer

Example: I prefer watching movies at home. (I like the activity of watching movies more than other options.)

Important note: Not all verbs are followed by gerunds. For example, verbs like "want" and "need" are followed by the base form of the verb, not the gerund.

1. I reading books in the evening.
2. She listening to music when she's studying.
3. They waiting for the train every day.
4. We playing basketball on weekends.
5. He going to the gym to stay healthy.
6. I shopping in the city center.
7. She reading before bed.
8. They walking in the park in the morning.
9. We swimming in the sea during the summer.
10. He traveling to new countries.
11. I going for walks in the evening.
12. They studying late at night.
13. She playing tennis after school.
14. I watching TV after a long day.
15. He walking to school every day.
16. We going to the beach on weekends.
17. They playing video games in the evening.
18. I doing puzzles in my free time.
19. She reading novels in her free time.
20. We watching documentaries on TV.

 

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