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What used to be called the gerund is an -ing form used as a noun or noun phrase, while the present participle is an -ing form used as a verb. While and before can each be used in different ways. For example, before can be a preposition and it can be a conjunction.
Form. We make the -ing form by adding -ing to the base verb and adjusting the spelling as necessary: work → working. sit → sitting. smoke → smoking. We use the -ing form in various ways as shown below.
Let’s learn about -ING verbs! #1 – Use the -ING form of verbs in continuous tenses. Continuous tenses are when an action is in progress, for example: Present continuous: I’m studying English. She’s watching TV. We’re having lunch at the moment. Present perfect continuous: I’ve been thinking a lot about this decision.
Do you know when to use -ing and when to use to + infinitive after a verb? Test what you know with interactive exercises and read the explanation to help you.
4 Νοε 2012 · Did you know that there are at least four different ways to use the -ing form of verbs in English? #1 -- Use the -ING form of verbs in continuous tenses #2 -- Use the -ING form when the verb...
Learning to use the "-ing," the infinitive ("to" + base form of the verb), and the past participle (in regular verbs, this is formed by adding "-ed" to the end of the verb) verb forms correctly can be challenging.
Learn about verbs that are followed by the -ing form and do the exercises to practise using them.
