The Gerund is one of a non-finite forms of the verb (a verbal). It has the following forms:
| Simple | Perfect |
Active Voice | supporting | having supported |
Passive Voice | being supported | having been supported |
The Gerund can be the subject, object or complement of a verb.
For example:
Managing the project from start to finish is the function of a project manager.(subject)
Another function of the operating system is executing and providing
1. Rewrite each of these sentences as in the example:
a. Example: One of the most important functions of a computer is to process large amounts of data quickly.
Processing large amounts of data quickly is one of the most important functions of a computer.
1. One of the key functions of the operating system is to establish a user interface.
2. The task of a systems analyst is to investigate and analyze busi- ness problems.
3. The responsibility of software testers is to anticipate all the pitfalls before work begins.
4. An important function of the operating system is to manage the computer’s resources.
5. The main reason for installing more memory is to allow the com- puter to process data faster.
b. Example: To manage the computer’s resources is one of the im- portant functions of the operating system.
One of the important functions of the operating system is managing the computer’s resources.
1. To design and to program system-level software is the task of soft- ware engineers.
2. To communicate directly with the hardware is the role of the oper- ating system.
3. To process information is the basic job of computers.
4. To make a detailed analysis of the employer’s requirements is the responsibility of a systems analyst.
5. To maintain the link between PCs and workstations connected in a network is the role of a network support specialist .
The Gerund is also used after prepositions in, after, on, by, without, before.
For example:
Without the user being aware of the details, the operating system man- ages the computer’s resources.
By testing a computer it is possible to predict the failure or success.
In solving the problem he made some mistakes.
Mind the most frequently used verbs and expressions with prepositions followed by the Gerund:
to object to, to be capable of, to rely on, to succeed in, to be good at, to be fond of, to be interested in, to be proud of, to insist on,
to be respon- sible for, to be keen on, to be sorry for / about, to approve of,
to be engaged in, to depend on, to prevent from, to stop from, to con-centrate on, to look forward to, etc.
For example:
We look forward to having cheaper and faster computers. (to is a prep osition and not a part of the
Infinitive.)
They insisted on testing a new program.
Mind the most frequently used verbs and constructions without prepositions followed by the
Gerund:
to avoid, to enjoy, to keep, to finish, to mind, to suggest, to dislike , to involve,
can’t help, to discuss, to admit , to complete, to deny,
to mention, it’s no use, it’s worth etc.
For example:
His work involves designing and programming software.
It’s worth taking part in the forthcoming conference. He enjoys working as a Web-designer.
2. Open the brackets using the Gerund with the correct preposi- tion if necessary.
1. She is quite capable … (to install) a new program without any help.
2. It’s worth … (to buy) new equipment for our laboratory.
3. He objected … (to pay) expensive telephone calls for Internet ac- cess.
4. He is responsible … (to keep) websites updated.
5. I look forward … (to input) data by voice instead … (to use) a keyboard.
6. We insist… (to test) a system by a software tester.
7. They succeeded … (to obtain) reliable results.
8. They suggested … (to upgrade) this computer.
9. A network designer is engaged … (to maintain) networks.
10. Would you mind … (to set up) a wireless network in the office?
11. She is good … (to create) websites.
12. They keep … (to work) with IBM mainframes.
13. He couldn’t help … (to play) online games.
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