Question

write a sentence on each of the following pattern.
6. Subject + Verb + Pronoun + Infinitive + Adverb
7. It + Verb + Adjective + Infinitive
8. Noun + Verb + Preposition + Infinitive
9. Pronoun + Verb + Infinitive + Object
10. There + Verb + Nothing + Infinitive​

Answer 1

Here are six common uses of the "-ing" form:

 

1. The "-ing" form is used in progressive verb tenses with auxiliary verbs (helping verbs). These are in active voice. Here are some examples:

I am doing my homework.

I have been writing all day.

I was writing when the pizza arrived.

 

2. The "-ing" form can function as a noun. These nouns are called gerunds and can be the subject of a clause, followed by a third-person singular (he/she/it) form of the verb. The gerund in the following sample sentences is bolded, and the verb is italicized:

Writing is an important skill.

Hiking is one of my favorite activities.

Reading before bed helps me fall asleep.

 

3. The "-ing" noun (or gerund) can be the direct object of certain verbs. Some verbs that are followed by a gerund are the following:

Admit

Avoid

Consider

Deny

Discuss

Practice

Recall

Suggest

The verb in the following sample sentences is italicized, and the gerund is bolded:

He often avoids answering his phone.

I considered conducting semistructured interviews.

She suggested taking notes.

 

4. The "-ing" form is used after a preposition. The preposition in the following example sentences is italicized, and the "–ing" is bolded:

Before conducting the research, it is necessary to complete a literature review.

Her experience in interviewing will be beneficial.

He is bad at remembering appointments.  

They complained about driving in rush hour.

 

5. Adjectives are sometimes formed using "-ing". The "-ing" in the following example sentences is bolded:

I read an interesting book.

The barking dog was annoying.

 

6. The "-ing" form is sometimes used to include additional information in a sentence in a reduced relative clause. The "-ing" in the following example sentences is bolded, and the full relative clause is italicized:

The woman wearing a dress is sitting by the window. (The woman who is wearing a dress is sitting by the window.)

The pens sitting on the desk belong to the teacher. The pens that are sitting on the desk belong to the teacher.