Professora Diana

Verbs + Gerunds

There are many verbs that are always followed by the gerund form. Here are some of the most important:

admit /advise / avoid / consider / delay / deny / discuss / enjoy  / finish / keep / postpone / recommend /regret / risk / suggest / tolerate

Examples:

She suggested going to the movies!

She denied knowing anything about the crime.

I postponed making a decision until Monday.

She regrets not studying French in college.

My children enjoy reading!

NOTE: Notice that the negative gerund form is ‘not + verb + ing’.