The Gerund Ing-verb
It is used as a noun I love swimming She doesn’t mind doing extra work Reading is her hobby
Used as an object noun after preposition She is fond of reading He is good at swimming
The word to in some phrases is a preposition We look forward to seeing you. I am not used to going to bed late He objected to pulling the old building He is devoted to helping the poor He was reduced to feeling sorry for himself
These structures and expressions must be followed by gerund It is no use arguing with them It is no good trying to cover the mistake There’s no joking about this matter There’s no point in trying again. I have difficulty finding your address.
Some more structures It is a waste of money/time It’s a waste of time chatting on ICQ I couldn’t help laughing when I heard the joke. As,like, than The robber is described as being a middle-aged man.
Go + verb-ing I am free this afternoon.Let’s go shopping.
Busy/ worth I am busy talking on the phone. The film is worth seeing.
Passive form Being + past participle She doesn’t mind being given extra work.
Perfect form Having + past participle I regret having made that remark.
After some verbs Need/ require/ want /deserve Your car needs washing Your car needs to be washed. The machine requires regular oiling. The advice deserves listening to.