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Here are the common verbs and expressions that can be followed by INFINITIVES
The gerund is the -ing form of a verb functioning as a noun. Gerund can be placed as a subject of a
sentence or as an object either of certain verbs or of prepositions (Frank, 1985).
2. Gerund as an Object
After Certain Verbs
After Preposition
Gerund forms must also be used after verbs + prepositions, adjectives +
preposition, or nouns + prepositions. (See the list below.)
Examples:
The Rogers are happy about having a baby.
The idea of working abroad appeals to me.
Because of his illness, he gave up smoking.
We are thinking of going to Australia next holiday.
If the gerund after preposition is preceded by a noun or a pronoun, the
noun/pronoun must be in the possessive form.
Examples:
John's coming to the party makes us happy.
I insist on his going to the show.