Verbs Followed by -ing Forms
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Which of the following verbs is NOT typically followed by -ing?

  • stop
  • start (correct)
  • consider
  • avoid

    • Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'stop' followed by -ing?

  • I stop to listen to music.
  • They stopped talking during dinner. (correct)
  • She stopped to talk to her friend.
  • He stop to play football.

    • In which of the following sentences is the verb 'give up' used correctly?

  • They have given up trying. (correct)
  • She gave up to exercise.
  • He give up running.
  • I am giving up to cook.

    • What is the correct usage of the verb 'fancy' in relation to -ing?

    <p>I fancy going out tonight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'avoid'?

    <p>He tried to avoid answering my question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to express 'admit' in the context of driving too fast?

    <p>He admitted driving too fast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation could effectively use 'suggest' in relation to going somewhere?

    <p>She suggested going to the zoo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is correct when expressing the idea of stopping someone from doing something?

    <p>You can't stop me doing what I want.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you express 'consider' in relation to applying for a job?

    <p>I considered applying for the job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'deny' with 'ing'?

    <p>He denied breaking the rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to express 'risk' in the context of losing money?

    <p>You risk losing your money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses 'mind' in relation to interrupting?

    <p>Would you mind not interrupting me?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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