Learn English Grammar: 6 Ways to Use Gerunds

Gerunds are tough -- really tough. They can be hard to master, and new English speakers often wonder why they have to use one in a given situation. In this advanced grammar lesson, I cover the six ways you can use a gerund, including as a subject, object, complement, object of a preposition, and as the object of a possessive. Don't forget to take the quiz when you're done! www.engvid.com/6-ways-to-use-...

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It has been excellent... the way you explained the difference between a Gerund and Present Progressive. I alway messed around them :-) Once again...thanks so much!!!

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Great lesson, Alex, thanks! You said that in the case of "She is running," that 'running' is a continuous verb, and that we shouldn't ever confuse a continuous verb for a gerund. What about in the case of "She is running a business." And then in the case of "Running a business is a good way to build your own success?" Also, for number 2: "He hates waking up early," You said gerunds act like nouns, 'early' seems be an adverb modifying its meaning. Could you expand on that? Love your lessons!

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What about the use gerunds vs. nouns? If there is an alternative like (enhancement vs. enhancing or representation vs. representing), what should I choose - noun or gerund? Please, give your tips. This is generally topical when writing scientific articles. I haven't got a lucid rule for it yet.

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Alex, I teach spoken English and some of my students come from non-English medium schools. I've discovered that if there's anything that make my students go tense--I mean the tenses----it's a gerund! Don't blame them really, for gerunds are sneaky wily nouns almost successfully masquerading as innocent verbs in the continuous form!

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