Gerunds after Certain Verbs
We sometimes use one verb after another verb. Often the second
verb is in the infinitive form, for example:
But sometimes the second verb must be in gerund form, for
example:
This depends on the first verb. Here is a list of verbs
that are usually followed by a verb in gerund form:
- admit, appreciate, avoid, carry on, consider, defer, delay,
deny, detest, dislike, endure, enjoy, escape, excuse, face, feel like, finish,
forgive, give up, can't help, imagine, involve, leave off, mention, mind, miss,
postpone, practise, put off, report, resent, risk, can't stand, suggest,
understand
Look at these examples:
- She is considering having a holiday.
- Do you feel like going out?
- I can't help falling in love with you.
- I can't stand not seeing you.
| EnglishClub.com Tip |
| Some verbs can be followed by the
gerund form or the infinitive form without a big change in meaning:
begin, continue, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, propose,
start |
- I like to play tennis.
- I like playing tennis.
- It started to rain.
- It started raining.
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Gerunds in Passive Sense
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