Gerund use and forms in English
Gerund has exactly the same form as present participle: sleeping, watching, reading.
| Function | Sentence |
|---|---|
| subject of the sentence: | Reading French is easier than speaking it. |
| object of the verb: | Her hobby is painting. |
| after prepositions: | He is keen on reading books. |
| after some verbs: | np. admit, enjoy, avoid, risk, resist, suggest, postpone |
| in compound verbs: | waiting list, weight-lifting, diving-board, dining-room, driving licence |