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Which of the following verbs is NOT typically followed by -ing?
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'stop' followed by -ing?
In which of the following sentences is the verb 'give up' used correctly?
What is the correct usage of the verb 'fancy' in relation to -ing?
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Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'avoid'?
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What is the correct way to express 'admit' in the context of driving too fast?
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Which situation could effectively use 'suggest' in relation to going somewhere?
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Which structure is correct when expressing the idea of stopping someone from doing something?
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How can you express 'consider' in relation to applying for a job?
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'deny' with 'ing'?
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What is the best way to express 'risk' in the context of losing money?
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Which sentence correctly uses 'mind' in relation to interrupting?
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Study Notes
Verb + -ing
- Certain verbs are followed by a verb in the -ing form.
- Examples include: stop, postpone, admit, avoid, imagine, finish, consider, deny, risk, fancy, and regret.
- These verbs indicate an action or state of being that follows the initial verb.
Verbs + -ing: Examples
- "Suddenly everybody stopped talking." This demonstrates "stop" followed by "-ing."
- "I'll do the shopping when I've finished cleaning the flat." This example shows "finish" followed by "-ing."
- "He tried to avoid answering my question." This demonstrates "avoid" followed by "-ing."
- "I don't fancy going out this evening." This is an example of "fancy" followed by "-ing."
- "Have you ever considered going to live in another country?" This demonstrates "consider" followed by "-ing."
Using -ing with Other Verbs
- Other verbs commonly use -ing to express continuous or repetitive actions.
- Examples include: give up, put off, go on/carry on, and keep/keep on.
Using -ing with Other Verbs: Examples
- "I've given up reading newspapers." This demonstrates "give up" followed by "-ing."
- "Jenny doesn't want to retire. She wants to go on working." This shows "go on" followed by "-ing."
- "You keep interrupting when I'm talking!" This example indicates "keep" followed by "-ing."
Verb + Someone + -ing
- Some verbs allow the use of "verb + somebody + -ing" to describe actions performed by another person.
- "I can't imagine George riding a motorbike." This demonstrates "imagine + someone + -ing."
- "You can't stop me doing what I want." This demonstrates "stop + someone + -ing."
Finished Actions (Having Done/etc.)
- "Having done" or similar constructions describe completed actions.
- "They admitted having stolen the money." This is an example of "admit + having done."
- "They admitted stealing the money." This shows an alternate phrasing that avoids using "having done."
Further Concepts
- The text suggests further learning related to passive voice, "verb to", and related concepts.
- Specific unit references for further exploration are provided.
Verb Forms
- answer, apply, be, forget, listen, live, lose, make, read, try, use, write: These verbs are used to complete sentences in various contexts.
-ing Forms
- going, playing, driving, fancying, admitting, suggesting, denying, minding: Sentences about situations are completed using -ing forms to represent actions or activities.
Sentence Transformations
- doing, traveling, painting, turning down, interrupting: Sentences are transformed using -ing forms to convey similar meanings using different grammatical structures.
Application of -ing Forms
- talking, eating, minding going, going out, laughing, breaking down: -ing is used to complete sentences with own ideas in a variety of contexts, expressing activities or states.
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Description
Explore the use of certain verbs that are followed by the -ing form. This quiz will present examples and contexts where verbs like 'stop', 'avoid', and 'consider' are used with -ing verbs. Test your understanding and enhance your grammatical knowledge through practical sentences.