Gerunds are verb forms ending in "-ing" that can be used as nouns. Gerunds can serve as the subject of a sentence, after certain verbs like "like" and "enjoy", and after prepositions like "in" and "before". Some examples of gerund usage include "running is good exercise", "I enjoy swimming", and "before going to bed". Gerunds are also used after the verb "go" to indicate activities, such as "we went hiking on Sunday".

1. Gerunds ( ing form)

2. • A gerund is a noun made from a verb. To make a
gerund, you add "-ing" to the verb.
Visiting the Real Felipe is an exciting
experience.
I like going to La Punta every summer.
After having lunch, we’ll go to Palominos
Islands.
I go shopping at Mall Ventura plaza every
weekend.
What is a Gerund?

3. We use –ing forms:
 AS SUBJECT
Boxing is a dangerous sport.
Studying Latin is quite difficult.
Doing crossword puzzles in English is easy.
AFTER CERTAIN VERBS: like, love, hate, enjoy, prefer,
continue,stop,finish, start, keep, avoid,etc.
I hate working all day.
Joseph enjoys watching films.

4.  AFTER CERTAIN EXPRESSIONS: don’t mind, can’t stand,
be interested in, be good at, etc.
My friends are interested in going to the Naval
Museum.
I am good at speaking English.
AFTER PREPOSITIONS: in, before, after, at,etc.
Put on your jacket before leaving the house.
 AFTER THE VERB « GO » TO INDICATE ACTIVITIES.
My brother likes to go running around Miguel
Grau Main Square

5. 1.____________too much coffee is not good for your health.
2. Are you interested in ________a rock band?
3. I don’t mind _________broccoli and onions, but I hate spinach.
4.My friends and I have decided to go ___________tomorrow.
The weather will be nice in the morning.
5. I don’t enjoy ________long hours.
6. Tell Maria your problems, she is really good at ________to other
people’s problems.
Complete with the –ing form of the verb in the box.
make play work fly drink travel eat watch listen join exercise run eat

6. 7. My best friend is thinking of _______to Miami by ship.
He doesn’t like _________so he won’t go by plane.
8. You should stop ________TV all day.
Go to a gym and start _____________.
9. Gina can’t stand _________fish. How about ________
her a salad?
10. Mike is good at_________chess.