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Hi, I have al sorts of trouble with 'gerunds' so could a kind teacher please check these example sentances and tell me which ones use a gerund.
If they are corrected, I will sit and study them and try to work out why.
I hope there aren't too many.
Thank you in advance.

Bryan intends seeing you immediately
I’m going to write a story
I will continue living in my house until June
Deirdre was washing up when I saw her yesterday
I’ve got a bad headache and I’m feeling sick
When James is playing music he’s happy
He advised applying for the job at once
Watching television can be a waste of time
Can you feel my heart beating?
I have enjoyed meeting you
My wife is out shopping right now
A friend of mine was accused of stealing food
I enjoy painting pictures of the countryside
Amy regrets spending so much money on clothes today
The grass needs cutting this week
I like swimming every morning
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Bryan intends seeing you immediately - I wouldn't use a gerund here- I'd say 'to see'
I’m going to write a story- no
I will continue living in my house until June yes
Deirdre was washing up when I saw her yesterday no
I’ve got a bad headache and I’m feeling sick no
When James is playing music he’s happy no
He advised applying for the job at once I wouldn't use this structur- advise smne to do
Watching television can be a waste of time yes
Can you feel my heart beating? yes
I have enjoyed meeting you yes
My wife is out shopping right now yes
A friend of mine was accused of stealing food yes
I enjoy painting pictures of the countryside yes
Amy regrets spending so much money on clothes today yes
The grass needs cutting this week yes (BTW this structure is British English add not use in American)
I like swimming every morning yes
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Dear TDol,
Thank you so much for the correction. I'll study your answers carefully and try to see how gerunds work. In the first sentance, 'Bryan intends seeing you immediately'. That is a 'gerund' right?
Les
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Dear TDol,
Thank you so much for the correction. I'll study your answers carefully and try to see how gerunds work. In the first sentance, 'Bryan intends seeing you immediately'. That is a 'gerund' right?
Les

Yes, it is, Les.
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Dear M56,
Thank you very much for the help.
Les
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Thank you very much for the help.
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You're welcome, Les.
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