Lesson 18 - Verb + -ing

The basic form of the verbs when added with the suffix –ing forms the present participle, adjective, and gerund. The usage of each form is detailed in respective the lesson sections:

1. The Verb + -ing used as the Present Participle
2. The verb + –ing used as an Adjective
3. The verb + –ing used as a Gerund

The three verb + –ing forms with example sentences:

Present participle: Adam is writing to the President.
Adjective: They managed to save the drowning child.
Gerund: Everyone in the family including the grandfather likes cooking.