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Theresita Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Gerunds

Can someone explain why a gerund is used in this sentence "I love being able to speak English" Thank you
  

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There are certain verbs in English that have to be followed by another verb in the gerund form. Love is one of such verbs. However, love can also be followed by to + verb .

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  • There are certain verbs in English that have to be followed by another verb in the gerund form.
  • Love is one of such verbs.
  • However, love can also be followed by to + verb .
  • Somehow in your sentence being sounds better though.
  • Wait until others drop a line or two here.
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There are certain verbs in English that have to be followed by another verb in the gerund form. Love is one of such verbs. However, love can also be followed by to + verb. Somehow in your sentence being sounds better though.

Wait until others drop a line or two here.
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TheresitaCan someone explain why a gerund is used in this sentence "I love being able to speak English"
The simple explanation is that the speaker wanted to say it that way. A gerund is permitted in that position. There is no reason not to use it.

I love swimming.
I love playing tennis.
I love seeing action movies.
I love having a pet do
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