Grammar:
Function of Gerund
1)as the subject of the sentence
Preserving our cultural heritage is of utmost importance. Likewise, it is most important to hand down our traditional values from generation to generation.
2)after certain verbs
Mind,enjoy,give up, avoid, finish, escape, put of, suggest, can’t help, deny, admit, imagine…
“Would you mind lending me some money? I’m short of cash.” ” You already owe me 80 bucks. This time you will pay it back with interest.”
3) as the complement of the verb ‘to be’
As a boy, my dream was playing in the major league.
4) after prepositions
The respected physicist emphasized the necessity of increasing the quality of science education in primary and secondary schools.
5) in compound nouns
A sightseeing bus pulled up in front of the railroad station picked up dozens of tourists, andpulled out into heavy trffic
6) after adject
Drunken driving; global warming
Phrasal verb and words:
Of importance
Hand down
Put up with
Tack up
When it comes to…(noun or gerund)
Oral:
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I talk with(to) my family about different things.
Discuss with my family
All kids of matters
Reminiscence reminiscent
You hark back.
Feel nostalgic
Nostalgia: sentimental longing for thing that are past
Scandal
The land has cracked up.
I’m sorry for being late.
I’ll come later.
I’ll come later.
I’ll see you later.
Dumpling hostel