Gerun D: Group 8 Level 1A

GERUN
D
group 8 level 1A
NAME
MEMBER
:
1. Murti Dhita Purwita
NIM : PO7124123010
2. Annisa Risky Fadila

NIM : PO7124123008
WHAT IS MEANT
BY GERUND?
Gerund is a verb that has a function as a
noun. The point is, the verb-ing that we are
familiar with, such as "riding", "eating",
"writing" and so on becomes something that
can function as the subject and object of a
sentence.
The form of the gerund is VERB1 + ING

1. As Subject
(S (gerund) + V + O)
Example:
hobby. Reading a book is my
2. As an object
GERUND (S + V + O (gerund)
Example: I like readin
FUNCTIONS 3. As a complement
AND Example:
the field. His job is working in
EXAMPLES
4. Follows
prepositions/prepositions
Prepositions : (in, on, at,after,

of, for,
from, by, with, without,
before)
Example sentences:
at speaking Engl She is good
ish.
5. Possessive pronoun + gerund
Description: Possessive Pronouns, such as: my, his, her,

their, your, our, John 's.
Example: I don't mind his smoking here.

6. Follows prepositional objects
The following 'to' prepositions are followed by a gerund:
– to be used to: used to

– to be accustomed to: accustomed to
– object to: object
– look forward to: waiting/ eager
– to take to: happy
– confess to: confess
Special note:
What is the difference between "used to" and "to be used to"?
The answer is:

used to + V1 : past habit.
to be used to + gerund : custom until now.
Example :
I used to play soccer. (now not anymore)
I am used to playing soccer. (until now still done)
7. Forming noun phrases
Ving + Noun
Example: swimming pool (pool for swimming), walking sick (stick for walking). 8. Following a
certain verb
(a certain V + gerund)
Description: certain
admit, appreciate, verbs followed
anicipate, byconsider,
coninue, the gerund : avoid, detest, delay,
deny,
enjoy, escape, excuse,

quit, inish,
forgive, fancy, imagine, keep, mind, postpone,
practice, prevent, risk, resist, suggest.
Example
He enjoys: smoking.
I avoid answering my question.

9. Verbs that can be followed by V-ing or to V1
a. There is no difference in meaning:
advise, begin, continue, dislike, dread, hate, intend, like, love, prefer, propose, start.
b. There are different meanings:
S+forget/remember/stop/regret+ Ving : the job has been done
S+forget/remember/stop/regret + to V1 : the job has not been done
Example :
• I forgot giving her a letter. (I forgot to give)
• I forgot to give her a letter. (I forgot not to give)
• I stop smoking. (I quit smoking habit)
• I stop smoking. (quitting from doing a job to smoke)
Quiz
1. Some people enjoy .... a soccer match on TV, didn't they?

a. to watch
b. watching
c. being watched
d. be watching
e. watch
2. My father considers .... regularly after knowing that he gets diabetes.

a. doing sport
b. to do sport
c. for doing sport
d. to doing sport
e. sport
3. Dino : "What are your sister's hobbies? Dion : "planting orchid and ....
a. other rare flower
b. to collect antique bottles
c. collecting old vases
d.adeniums
e. collecting
4. Is Franda responsible .... in the following competition?
a. of organizing children
b. organizing children
c. to organize children
d. for organizing children
e. organize
5. What are these ratans for?

a. making toys
b. to make toys
c. make toys
d. being made toys
e. toys
6. Which of the following is not gerund?

a. Rio can't stand on the table changing a broken lamp.
b. Nicholas is ashamed of not earning money for his life.
c. Lili's father disapproves of her marrying her poor darling
d. Who has fined Jonas for coming very late to the meeting.
7. What are children scared?
a. being left by their mother
b. of sleepng in a dark room
c. to not being with their mother d. being alone at home
e. sleeping
8. Erina doesn't mind helping but she doesn't like ....

a. to criticize
b. be criticized
c. criticizing
d. being criticized
e. criticized
9. Who is sick of .... to undergo life?
a. driving
b. be driving
c. being driven
d. to drive
e. drive
10. We must prevent children .... on-line games so frequently.

a. playing
b. to play
c. from playing
d. of playing
e. played
Answer key
1. b. watching (Verb + Gerund)
2. a. doing sport (Verb + Gerund)
3. c. collecting old vases (Verb + Gerund)
4. d. for organizing children (responsible + for)
5. d. being made toys (Passive Gerund)
6. a. Rio can't stand on the table changing a broken lamp. (can’t stand + gerund = tidak tahan)
7. b. of sleepng in a dark room (scared + of)
8. d. being criticized (Passive Gerund)
9. a. driving (sick of + gerund)
10. c. from playing (prevent + from)
Thank you

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2. Annisa Risky Fadila

The form of the gerund is VERB1 + ING

Example: I like readin

Prepositions : (in, on, at,after,

Description: Possessive Pronouns, such as: my, his, her,

Example: I don't mind his smoking here.

The following 'to' prepositions are followed by a gerund:

– to be used to: used to

The answer is:

enjoy, escape, excuse,

I avoid answering my question.

a. There is no difference in meaning:

b. There are different meanings:

S+forget/remember/stop/regret+ Ving : the job has been done

S+forget/remember/stop/regret + to V1 : the job has not been done

1. Some people enjoy .... a soccer match on TV, didn't they?

2. My father considers .... regularly after knowing that he gets diabetes.

5. What are these ratans for?

6. Which of the following is not gerund?

8. Erina doesn't mind helping but she doesn't like ....

10. We must prevent children .... on-line games so frequently.

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