A gerund functions as a noun and can be the subject or object of a sentence and it always
admit delay excuse mention recollect suggest |
appreciate deny fancy mind report stop |
avoid detest finish miss regret suggest |
compare dislike forgive practise resent |
confess enjoy imagine postpone resist |
consider escape involve recognize risk |
Examples:
My sister always enjoys talking on her phone and playing with her pets.
When we finish playing we will go home.We fancy going out after dinner.
I will go shopping after I finish studying.
My nephews is good at singing.
Please stop smoking in this area.
Note: The gerund has the same form as in ‘progressive’ or ‘continuous’ verb tense form as in the following sentences.
He is playing tennis. (playing is a progressive or continous verb form)
Playing music is my favorite pastime. (Playing in this sentence is a gerund)