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Apuntes

• Subtopic: Understanding the Gerund as an Object of a Preposition A gerund (verb + -ing) looks like a verb but acts as a noun. It often follows prepositions. • Subtopic: Form and Examples | Use | Example | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | preposition + gerund | He was able to manage by asking for help. | | | She put on her hat without saying a word. | | two-word preposition + gerund| They took a break instead of starting their design. | | | I like my job except for being on call on weekends. | | verb + preposition + gerund | He apologized for missing the meeting. | | | They often talk about starting their own business. | | phrasal verb + gerund | She kept on asking for the design samples. | | | We ended up buying our clothes online. | | adjective + preposition + gerund | She is very good at making sculptures. ...