عبارت‌ها و نمونه‌های انگلیسی مرتبط

• The -ing form
• The –ing form can be used like a noun, like an adjective or like a verb.
• Smoking is forbidden.
• I have a long working day.
• I don't like dancing.
• When it is used like a noun it may or may not have an article before it.
• Marketing is a very inexact science.
• The marketing of the product will continue for a few months yet.
• It can also be part of a 'noun phrase'.
• Speaking to an audience is always stressful.
• Swimming after work is very relaxing.
• In formal English, we would use a possessive with the –ing form. In informal English, many people do not.
• I'm angry about his missing the meeting.
• Do you mind my coming?
• As an adjective, the –ing form can be used before a noun.
• I was met by a welcoming party at the airport.
• Let's go to the meeting room.
• The –ing form is used after prepositions.
• Before leaving, you need to speak to Sarah.
• After discussing it with her, I've changed my mind.
• Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, do some work for charity.
• Notice that when 'to' is used as a preposition, it is followed by the –ing form.
• I don't object to working this Sunday.
• I'm looking forward to seeing him again.
• I'm used to working long hours.
• There are many verb + -ing combinations. Here are some common ones:
• I admit telling her.
• I appreciate having the raise.
• I avoid speaking to him.
• I consider blowing your nose in public to be wrong.
• I delayed coming until the last possible moment.
• He denied telling her.
• I detest going to parties.
• I enjoy dancing.
• I feel like having a party.