0
Fadysandy Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Problem with gerund

Can you tell me?

What is difference between gerund in :

1- present cont.

&

2- be going to

with examples if you can.

Thanks
  

Top answer

Hi, Neither of those two structures involves a gerund. A gerund is a kind of noun that is made from a verb. It is used like a noun.

— Clive

  • Hi, Neither of those two structures involves a gerund.
  • A gerund is a kind of noun that is made from a verb.
  • It is used like a noun.
  • eg I like chocolate.
  • (noun) eg I like dancing .
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
Hi,

Neither of those two structures involves a gerund.

A gerund is a kind of noun that is made from a verb. It is used like a noun.

eg I like chocolate. (noun)

eg I like dancing
0
0
I don't think you are talking about gerunds. I think you're asking about the difference between the use of the present continuous tense and the use of the idiom "going to" in expressing future time. The answer is that there is not much difference.

Robert is leaving for Chicago tomorrow. Here the departure is viewed as inevitable. It is considered so certain that it is seen as
0

Related Questions