Sherinne Diaz

 

 

  We need to put a noun after a preposition. Gerunds act as nouns, so after a preposition, we can also put a gerund. There are many expressions that are commonly followed by a gerund. Let's take a look at the most common ones. Here are some expressions that use "be verbs". The "be verb" can be used in any verb tense and can be made negative by using the word "not". ADJETIVE + PREPOSITION  Examples:  She is excited about going to the party. I am tired of working here. He is angry about many tasks. VERB + PREPOSITION  Examples: I am worried about losing my job. She complained about having to work last weekend. We talked about hiring another employee. He apologized for being late. We believe in helping others.

Gerund= an -ing form a verb. Infinitive= to + a base form. Use gerunds and infinitive depending of the verb EXAMPLES OF GERUNDS: She advises waiting until tomorrow We enjoyed visiting them. The athlete practices throwing the ball. They avoid fighting with the other group. She suggests going to the movies. EXAMPLES OF INFINITIVE:  They agree to help us. He learns to play the piano. I want to tell you something. I need to have your opinion. I expect to enter graduate school in the fall. EXAMPLE Conversation María: What do you feel like doing right now?  José: I feel like play xbox with my friends. María: Oh it is so funny. When do you plan to go play xbox with your friends?    José: I plan to go play xbox with my friends tomorrow at 6 o'clock.   María:   Oh, okay. Have fun.