Gerunds • verb (-ing) When do we use the gerund? 1 When the verb is the subject of a sentence . Reading on tablets and phones isn’t very good for your eyes. 2 After a preposition. I’m tired of waiting. Let’s go home. 3 After some verbs. I don’t mind waiting. She recommended visiting this museum. Common verbs followed by a gerund Some common verbs that are followed by gerund are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • avoid enjoy finish hate keep like love don’t mind prefer recommend spend time stop suggest… Negative gerund The negative form of the gerund is not+V+-ing. He enjoys not having to wake up early at weekends.
