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Verb structures >> Verb + -ing (gerund)

Verb + -ing

The gerund form (-ing) is used after certain verbs: avoid, admit, can't stand, deny, dislike, enjoy, hate, like, love, mind, practise.

I enjoy going to the cinema.
I don't like living in a city.

The gerund form (-ing) is used after verb + preposition: insist on, look forward to, etc.

I'm looking forward to seeing you.
He insisted on seeing the shop manager.

 

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