Unit 8 / Gerunds as Subjects..
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Examples |
Used
of |
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Exercising is a good way of keeping fit . |
1- As a noun |
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We
often go fishing in the summer . |
2-After
the verb go indicating physical activities. |
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Muhammad suggests going to the
museum . |
3- After certain
verbs: avoid, enjoy, finish, like, love, hate, imagine, keep, risk, spend
(time), suggest, consider, etc. |
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It's no use trying to do everything yourself . |
4-
After certain expressions : be interested in , can't stand , don't mind , how
about , it's worth , it's no use , it's no good , there's no point (in) be
used to , etc . |
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I'm no excited
about going to university next year |
5-
After prepositions : for , about , without , |
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Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight. |
6-Write
negative (not) before Gerund |
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Getting in a
shape takes time and effort . |
7- Take a
singular verb ( writes , takes, …) |
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Superlative
+ Present Perfect Simple ... (S + Have oR Has + V3) |
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Examples:1- the + adjective +est . a- Sami is the oldest one in the class , I've ever seen . b- Ali is the
tallest of all the students, I've ever known . |
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Examples: 2- the + most + adjective a- It is the most expensive watch , she has bought . b- Lion is the most dangerous animal, He has ever seen . |
