Ing Form or Gerund

2. As an adjective

   The main problem today is rising prices.
   That program was really boring.
   He saw a woman lying on the floor.

When to use -ing form or Gerund ?

• Nearly uncountable nouns, they can be used as the subject or object of a verb :

  Ex : Learning English is easy.

  We enjoy learning English.

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• ​After the following commons verbs :

  admit, like, dislike, hate, start, avoid, suggest, enjoy, begin, finish, don't mind, look forward to ...

• After prepositions :

  before, after, in, at, about, without, by, et cetera.

• After verbs of movement, action, or position, to indicate parallel activity:

  Ex : She sat looking at the sea.

  He walks reading his newspaper.

  I cook listening to the radio.

• Present participles as adjective :

  Ex : Did you read that amazing book ?

  This movie is so exciting !

• -Ing form as part of the continuous form of a verb (the classic way to use it) :

  Ex : He is painting.

  She was waiting.

  They will be coming.

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This diapo doesn't cover all the aspect of gerund. So don't hesitate to improve your knowledge with additional information.

​Above all, don't forget to practice !!!

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