GERUNDIO

GERUNDIO

1. WHAT IS?

   • A gerund is a form of the non-finite (unconjugated) verb used to make a verbal phrase that can replace a nominal phrase. The present participle form is used, since it ends in en ing
     • It is always formed with the suffix -ing. for example ‘hearing’.

2. USE

   • they use a conjugated form of the verb to be and a present participle. Regular gerunds, or regular present participles

3. RULES

   • First rule If the basic form of a single-syllable verb ends in the combination of a single vowel followed by a consonant, fold the final consonant before adding -ing to the base form. run-running sit-sitting
     • third rule If the basic form of a verb ends in ic, add the letter k before adding -ing to the base form. picnic-picnicking panic-panicking
       • Fifth rule If the basic form of a verb ends in one more consonante, delete the e before adding -ing to the base form. dance-dancing make-making
   • Second rule If the basic form of a verb with two or more syllables ends in the combination of a single vowel followed by a consonant and the latter syllable is accentuated, fold the final consonant before adding -ing to the base form. admit admitting occur occurring
     • Fourth Rule If the basic form of a verb ends in l, fold the l before adding -ing to the base shape. travel-travelling cancel-cancelling
       • Rule 6 If the basic form of a verb ends in ie, change the ie to y before adding -ing to the base form. die-dying lie-lying