Some verbs going with ing-form (Gerund)

 

In English language, some verbs and prepositional phrases always take gerund form (ing –form) after them. In this way, we speak correct English and it helps our fluency in day-to-day life.

Here is a list of common words and phrases that are always followed by a verb in the -ing form (gerund):

 

1. Verbs followed by a gerund (-ing form)

Admit → He admitted stealing the money.

               They admitted working hard.

               My father admitted supporting his team.

               We always admit doing well in the exams.

Avoid → She avoids eating junk food.

                I avoid playing online games.

                They avoid smoking cigarettes.

               Manoj avoids speaking in English.

               My friend always avoids borrowing money.  

Consider → They considered moving to a new city.

                    I consider becoming non-reactive in day-to-day situation.

                   He considered reading books.

                   She considered joining new company.  

Delay → He delayed making a decision.

            We delayed informing our parents about results.

            She delayed starting her homework.

           I always delay making proper planning.  

Deny → She denied breaking the vase.

              My brother denies accepting his mistakes everyday.

              Government denied announcing new scheme for poor people.

           You always deny doing wrong work.

           We denied cheating in the exam last time.

Discuss → We discussed traveling abroad.

                He discussed using his plans with others.

               They always discuss sharing their ideas.

 Enjoy → He enjoys playing the guitar.

               I always enjoy eating panipuri at the college.

               My father enjoyed watching IPL last year.

               They enjoy playing hide and seek game.

              She enjoys cooking new dishes.

Finish → They finished watching the movie.

               We finished eating breakfast.

               He finishes doing his homework on the time.

               Rajesh finished reading the book written by Chetan Bhagat.

 Imagine → Can you imagine living on Mars?

               He imagines working at Apple.

              I always imagine working hard for my family.

             They imagined winning every game.

Involve → The job involves dealing with customers.

                 He involved doing obscene work.

                My father involved cleaning the house during Diwali festival.

Keep → She keeps forgetting her keys.

             Rohan keeps remembering his friends’ name.

             My teacher kept doing new experiment.

            We keep helping needy people.  

Mind → Would you mind helping me?

               Would you mind forgetting her?

                Would he mind helping his family?

Miss → I miss talking to you.

             I miss appreciating my students.

            You missed speaking English on the stage.

            They miss sharing their lunchbox.  

Postpone → We postponed going on vacation.

                   She postpones working on her fitness.

                   They postponed joining new job place.

Practice → He practises playing the piano.

                  I practise speaking English everyday.

             They practised revising their notes before the exam.             

 Quit → She quit smoking last year.

             Hitesh quit speaking a lie with others.

             They quit playing cricket.

 Recommend → He recommends reading this book.

                        We recommend doing extra work at job place.

                       She recommended starting new venture.

                      He recommends writing a book.  

Resist → She couldn't resist eating the cake.

               They resisted eating junk food.

               You always resist smoking at the public places.  

Risk → He risked losing everything.

              They risk taking new challenges.

              He couldn’t risk investing in the share market.

 Suggest → I suggest going for a walk.

                    They suggest reading motivational books.

                    You suggest joining the remedial class.  

2. Phrases followed by a gerund (-ing form)

 

Be used to → I am used to waking up early.

                       You are used to doing careful work.  

Get used to → He is getting used to living alone.

                       They are getting used to fighting with anybody.

 Look forward to → I look forward to meeting you.

                                 We look forward to hearing from you.

                                You look forward to serving others.  

Be interested in → She is interested in learning French.

                               You are interested in doing creative work.

                             He is interested in writing books.

                             My daughter is interested in cooking new dishes.

 Be good at → He is good at drawing.

                        I am good at playing chess.

                       I know that you are good at cooking.

                      They are good at reading.

Be bad at → I am bad at cooking.

                    He is bad at singing.

                   She is bad at driving a car

Be afraid of → She is afraid of flying.

                        You are afraid of speaking truth.

                        They are afraid of taking challenges.

                        He is afraid of sharing his problems.  

Be tired of → He is tired of waiting.

                     I am tired of doing the same work.

                    You are tired of reading books.

 Be excited about → I am excited about starting a new job.

                         My brother is excited about sharing his creative ideas.

                     She is excited about announcing her engagement.  

Can't help → She can't help laughing.

Can't stand → I can't stand waiting in long lines.