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With its grammatical magic, the gerund goes between the separate worlds of verbs and nouns to help us make sentences that would otherwise never be possible. This article can help you make the most of this unique element of the English language in all of its roles and uses.

You've been studying English for many years.

You have good grammar, a decent vocabulary, but feel too shy to talk,

What do you do?

Hi Everyone,

I know this is something we're reminded to do since childhood, but unfortunately sometimes people forget.

I like to correct the Notebook in English here on Italki.

Actually, I genuinely like to do it.

Recently however, I corrected a long notebook page that was an essay really.

It took me some time and consideration to finish. However, I never even received a "thank you".

(I have to admit, this was the first time ever on Italki that this has happened..)

Even though, I am a native teacher and love what I do, it still takes time and effort.

It's been a while that I really regretted not hearing those two simple words, "THANK YOU".

Have I forgotten to thank someone recently? Possibly.  I hope not.

What do you think?

By the way, here are some ways to say thank you in English:

1. Thank you for (ing form of verb)...

2. I really appreciate you/your  (ing form of verb) + object

3. I would like to thank you for ....(ing form of verb) because....

Any thoughts about this topic welcome.

Hi, my name is Victoria and I have been teaching ESL students for many years now and one thing that I have noticed is that

one really easy thing you can do to improve your English is to memorize the verbs that can be followed by a gerund, infinitive or both.

Example: I invited her ____ (go).  Infinitive or gerund? Infinitive: I invited her to go to the party with me.

I don't mind _____(do) my English homework. Infinitive or gerund? Gerund: I don't mind doing my English homework.

Let's get started with 5.

Gerund or infinitive?

1. I enjoy______(you choose the verb).

2. I'll offer ____ (help) her.

3. I don't expect _______(travel) this weekend.

4. I appreciate____ (you choose)

5. I suggest ____(study) hard for that test.

Cheers!