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Functions of the Gerund



function usage example
Subject   Swimming is my favorite sport
Part of the compound predicate   after the verbs: to be, with prepositions: against, for, with the expressions: to be on the point of, to be far from. after the verbs: to stop, to finish, to continue, to go on, to keep, to begin, tо start, to like, to need, to prefer and others. My task is reading a book. The director is for starting the talks at once. The negotiations are still far from being ended. Stop talking. He kept on asking her about the details. Your suggestion needs discussing. I prefer reading classical novels
Object а) direct object   b) prepositional object     after the verbs: to remember, to enjoy, to mind, to excuse, to be worth   after the verbs with prepositions: to depend on, to rely on, to object to, to blame... for, to thank for, to be responsible for, to be fond of, to be tired of, to be afraid of, to look forward to, to feel like and others. She is busy preparing for the exam. I don't mind going there.   Не is fond of collecting stamps.   I am afraid of making a mistake.   I am tired of arguing with you.
Attribute After the noun with prepositions: way (of), opportunity(of), hope of, ехреrience (in), геаson (for), interest (in), importance of and others You have no reason for saying that.   I understand the importance of learning English.
Adverbail Modifier   а)of time     b) of manner or attendant circumstances   с)of purpose     with prepositions: after, before, on   with prepositions: by, without, instead of, besides, apart from   with the expressions: for the purpose of, with the object of, with a view to     After returning home he resumed his work.   She left the room without looking at me.   The board was established for the purpose of improving the process.




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