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’.
