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Common mistakes in the use of gerunds
1 month ago
by ielts practice
in Learn English
A gerund is an –ing form that acts like a noun. Therefore, gerunds are sometimes called verbal nouns.
In this lesson we will take a look at some of the most common errors in the use of gerunds.
If you want to use a verb form after a preposition, use a gerund, not an infinitive.
Incorrect: I am [...]
Verbs complementation: what can follow a verb?
11 months ago
by ielts practice
in Learn English
Different verbs can be followed by different kinds of word and structure. There are no simple rules regarding this. For each word it is necessary to learn what kind of structures can follow it.
Verbs that can be followed by both infinitives and gerunds (-ing forms)
Some verbs can be [...]