Unit 1 -ing forms
For most -ing forms, we simply add -ing to the
infinitive.
finish - finishing
try – trying
consider – considering
We need to make spelling changes to some verbs.
live - living
write - writing
lie - lying
die - dying
chat - chatting
plan - planning
We use the -ing form as a noun, and to make noun
phrases.
Swimming is great exercise.
My favourite hobby is dancing.
Being the oldest child can be difficult sometimes.
She thinks having a school prom is a terrible idea.
We use the -ing form after certain verbs and certain
expressions.
She suggested buying the phone with the 13
megapixel camera.
I don't mind helping you put up the decorations.
Some common verbs and expressions which need
an -ing form include be good/bad at, can't stand,
celebrate, don't mind, enjoy, hate, imagine, like, love,
miss, practise, recommend and suggest.
Some verbs can have an object before the -ing form.
We miss you telling us jokes in class.
They don't like him singing in the shower.
We also use the -ing form after prepositions.
My dad's not very good at cooking, but he tries very
hard.
She spends a lot of money on going to concerts.
