PART II
THE GERUND
The gerund developed from the verbal noun, which in the course of time became
verbalized preserving at the same time its nominal character. The gerund is formed by
adding the suffix
-ing
to the stem of the verb, and coincides in form with participle I.
The gerund can be preceded by a preposition. Like a noun the gerund can be modified
by a noun in the possessive case or by a possessive pronoun. The gerund can also be
modified by an adverb.
The Forms of the Gerund
Active
Passive
Indefinite
writing
being written
Perfect
having written
having been written
Note 1:
It is to be observed that after the verbs
to want, to need, to deserve, to
require
and the adjective
worth
the gerund is used in the
active
form, though it is
passive in meaning.
"The slums want
attending to
, no doubt," he said.
He realized that his room needed
painting.
The child deserves
praising.
They were not worth
saving.
Note 2:
After the verbs
to remember, to excuse, to forgive, to thank
and after the
prepositions
on (upon), after
and
without
we find
Indefinite
Gerund. Perfect Gerund is
not used in this case.
The Gerund is widely used with the following
verbs and verbal phrases:
to avoid
to burst out
to deny
to enjoy
to excuse
to finish
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