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BoSsSy Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Can a phrasal verb be gerund without an object?

Can a phrasal verb be gerund without an object?

Like that:

Cheating on is a bad thing.

  

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BoSsSy Cheating on is a bad thing. No, it requires an object. Use a phrasal verb that does not require an object.

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  • BoSsSy Cheating on is a bad thing.
  • No, it requires an object.
  • Use a phrasal verb that does not require an object.
  • Backing up is difficult for an inexperienced driver to do.
  • Some kids try to escape a bad situation by running away.
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BoSsSyCheating on is a bad thing.

No, it requires an object. Use a phrasal verb that does not require an object.


Backing up is difficult for an inexperienced driver to do.

Some kids try to escape a bad situation by running away.

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