GERUND

            Gerund is a verbal that functions as noun. The form of gerund is Verb + ing. The gerund may occur in the following function.

1.    As a subject

Being a subject can be followed by object or not

Example: - Speaking is better than thinking.

-    Writing letters can be enjoyable.

-    Being qualified secretary is needed in this area.

2.    As an object

Example: -  Roby enjoys travelling very much.

-    Mrs. Tyas loves dancing very much.

-    She likes dancing.

Verbs that are followed by gerund:

-    Admit -    Appreciate -    Delay

-    Enjoy -    Escape -    Finish

-    Imagine -    Practice -    Quit

-    Resent -    Resist -    Etc

      Verb with preposition followed by gerund are:

-    Count on -    Give up

-    Keep on -    Look forward to

-    Put off

      Example: - I’m looking forward to receiving your prompt replay.

                      - Our boss object to raising our salary once year.

3. As a predicate complement

Example: - Alice’s favourite hobby is playing badminton.

                     - Dewi’s duty is writing and answering business letter.

4. As an noun modifier

     Example: - Waiting room is fool of people.

- The antique measuring jug is advertised in today newspaper.

5. As a prepositional object

Example: - I’m sorry for coming late.

- It’s OK. What about going to the movie now.

- All right, but before leaving, let me make a phone call first.

6. After special items

      a. As a completion of idiom

Can’t help                      Can’t stand

Don’t mind                    Look like

Feel like                          (be) worth

      Example:   -  She can’t help laughing when she hears a joke.

-    I feel like taking a walk to the park now.

-    Many action films are not worth seeing

      b. After it’s no use/good (tak ada gunanya/tak baik)

      Example:   -  It’s no use crying over split milk.

-    It’s no good going to a disco very much.

      c. After there is no

      Example:   -  It’s no reasoning for taste.

-  There’s no bargaining in justice.

      d. Get used to / To be accustomed to + Ving (telah terbiasa)

      Example:   -  She gets used to living near the airport.

-    Rudi is accustomed to wearing a tie during his work.

      f. To be busy (sibuk) + Ving

      Example:   -  She is busy preparing for the exams.

7. After possessive adjective: my, your, his, her, our, their, Amir’s, etc

Example: - Her teaching is fascinating.

            - I hate Ivan’s wearing earring.