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Avangi Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Participle or gerund?

Hi,

I'm sorry for hurting you.

Is "hurting" a participle or a gerund here?

I guess a related question is, "Is 'for' a preposition?" If so, that answers my first question! Emotion: big smile

Many thanks! A.
  

Top answer

Hi, Yes, it's a preposition Consider this. I'm sorry for hurting you. I'm sorry for the hurt.

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, it's a preposition Consider this.
  • I'm sorry for hurting you.
  • I'm sorry for the hurt.
  • I'm sorry for the problem.
  • Clive
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2 Answers
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Hi,
Yes, it's a preposition

Consider this.

I'm sorry for hurting you.
I'm sorry for the hurt.
I'm sorry for the problem.
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Thanks, Clive. Good explanation. [Y] - A.
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