Put simply, must I mention an object even while using the transitive verb as a gerund? If it is transitive only , then it has to have an object regardless whether it is the main verb or a gerund. You don't say: Mary recognized. Therefore, you

Hi, 1. I walk and I do walking. What is the difference between these two? The latter is not very idiomatic. It sounds a bit like you are taling about your hobbies. 2. Drink milk before you go to sleep. and Drinking milk before sleeping

This conversation continues HERE .

Hello everyone, Would anyone mind having a read through my answers below to see if i'm on the right tracks? I'm looking at the meaning/function and form of the sentence/underlined words! With many thanks!! Fiona is very

Hi I was hoping someone might be able to help me with Gerunds and Infinatives, I cannot seem to get my head around them at all the more I read the more confused I get. I will put down a couple of examples with my answers on the first part if

Hi. Let us suppose that someone is trying to write classroom instructions. Would you provide some help on that? Would you say we can use the word "no" in front of a gerund phrase (I think it is) below? No playing the trumpet

Hello, friends. I have two doubs about the preposition TO. Doubt 1: - I am used to driving long distances. - They can go back to being friends. When exactly do we use gerund after the preposition TO? How do we know we have

Hi, It seems that you enjoy being called a windbag . (Should it be windbag or old windbag?)(What is the differences between windbag and old windbag?) 'Old' simply refers to the person's age or demeaour. It suggests you are old or

I + am + not + finished (adjective) + with (optional preposition) + talking (gerund) + to you (prepositional phrase).

As a rule of thumb, use the infinitive after an adjectiv e: It's i mpossible to do that. It's easy to learn foreign languages. It may be difficult to win the match. It is true that the gerund is used in some cases instead of the