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Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Adjective can't modify Gerund???

An adjective can't modify an gerund. Am I right?

Please see this question.

"The proper ___ of equipment will prevent injuries"
(a) utilization (b) utilizing

The correct answer is (a) utilization. The reason that (b)utilizing can't be an answer is that adjectives can't modify gerunds. Am I right?
If it is an adverb "properly". Its correct answer should be (b) utilizing.

"The properly utilizing of equipment will prevent injuries".

Couldn't someone confirm whether my thought is right?
  

Top answer

Son James An adjective can't modify an gerund. Am I right? No Son James If it is an adverb "properly".

— Fivejedjon

  • Son James An adjective can't modify an gerund.
  • Am I right?
  • No Son James If it is an adverb "properly".
  • Its correct answer should be (b) utilizing.
  • "The properly utilizing of equipment will prevent injuries".
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Son JamesAn adjective can't modify an gerund. Am I right?
No
Son JamesIf it is an adverb "properly". Its correct answer should be (b) utilizing. "The properly utilizing of equipment will prevent injuries".
No
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Ah~ Thank you for your quick answer,FivejedjonEmotion: embarrassed
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Hi

Adjective + gerund is quite common in English phrases and I would not say it breaks any rule ...

- Smart dressing will impress people

- Healthy eating is the key to a happy life

- Calm breathing is a technique for overcoming anxiety

- Careful wiping with a soap solution will remove the stain

Dave
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Because I thought the expression "Properly utilizing equipment" is much better. Thank you for giving me some examples.It is really helpful for me to understand it. Thank you for your teaching,Mr.Dave_Anon.
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