Monday, July 15, 2013

Gerund

Gerund : V-ing which has function as a noun.

1. Gerund as Subject

Smoking is not healthy.
Swimming makes me taller.

2. Gerund as object

He likes jogging.
They hate gossiping.

Verb followed by gerund
Consider : mempertimbangkan
Avoid : menghindari
Keep : mempertahankan
Enjoy : menikmati
Postpone : menunda
Delay : menunda
Escuse : memaafkan
Hate : benci
Mind : keberatan
Appreciate : menghargai
Suggest : menasehati

I consider her becoming my wife.
I avoid smoking people.
I keep playing football for being healthy.
I enjoy walking every morning.
I postpone getting married with you.
The plane is delayed taking off because of bad weather.
I excuse you lying me.
I hate waiting.
I mind taking you.
I appreciate your coming.
I suggest you that lying is not good.
I suggest you not lying.

3. As object of preposition

I come here for studying.
After eating I take a bath.

I talk about the stealing. [pencurian].

Kata kerja yg diikuti infinitive.

I want to go to mall.
I hope to win this game.
I need to repair my car.
I plan to travel abroad.
I expect to work in Singapore.
I promise to come here before lunch.
I decide to meet you after this aggrement approved.
I offer to pick you up.
I refuse to follow the rule.
I try to swim but I can't.
I forget to bring your money.
I learn to drive car.