The -ing form is used in past, present and future continuous tenses, for example: 1. Anthony was … See more

We can use the -ing form as the subject, object or complement of a clause, for example: 1. Smokingcosts a lot of money. 2. I don't like writing. 3. My favourite occupation … See more

If we want to use a verb after a preposition, it must be in -ingform. It is impossible to use an infinitive after a preposition. So, for example, we say: 1. I will call you after arriving at t… See more

We sometimes use one verb after another verb. Often the second verb is in the to-infinitiveform, for example: 1. I want to eat. But sometimes the second verb must be in -ingform, fo… See more

We often use the -ing form after the verbs need, require and want. In this case, the -ingform has a passive sense. Look at these example sentences. Notice that this constructio… See more