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Infinitive Verbs And Gerunds

In this post we would learn some more about the topic gerund. One of the actual rule is using a gerund alongwith an appropriate preposition to replace an infinitive verb. Gerunds must be used after particular verbs used  firstly. They are appreciate, consider, deny, dislike, enjoy, excuse, fancy, forgive, imagine, keep, mind, pardon, remember, understand and risk. Some of the examples are given below. 1. I appreciate your giving me so much help. 2. Are you considering this hero in the next film? 3. Do you deny seeing me at the farewell function? 4. I dislike shaking hands with him. 5. We do enjoy discussing for hours, don't we? 6. Please excuse our dancing irregularly. 7. Can you fancy my asking the old woman for a supper out? 8. Forgive my asking this help. 9. Imagine my participating in a essay writing contest? 10. Don't keep standing in the outside ground. 11. Do you mind passing a cup of milk? 12. Pardon my saying so, you are