Gerunds after prepositions

Gerunds after prepositions

1. It is a verbal form that ends in ing, to form it only “ing” is added to the verb in its base form, examples: dance-dancing, eat-eating, run-running, etc. It can have different uses, but this topic will show its grammar after a preposition.

   • In a sentence, a verb is always used in its gerund form after a preposition.
     • Preposición + Verbo con terminación ing (gerundio) Ejemplos: I want to go to the beach before returning from vacation. Quiero ir a la playa antes de regresar de vacaciones.
       • Carlos can pass the exam without studying. Carlos puede pasar el examen sin estudiar.

2. In English, many examples are given with gerunds located after an adjective and a preposition, as well as after a verb and a preposition.

   • verb + preposition (+ gerund) adjective + preposition (+ gerund)
     • Ejemplos: Roberto is famous for playing basketball. Roberto es famoso por jugar basquetbol.
       • I am tired of working a lot. Estoy cansada de trabajar mucho.