Functions of the Gerund

Function	Usage	Example
Subject		Swimming is my favorite sport. My task is reading a book.
Part of the compound predicate	after the verb: to be; with prepositions: against, for;   with the expressions: to be on the point of, to be far from;   after the verbs: to stop, to finish, to continue, to go on, to keep, to begin, tо start, to like, to need, to prefer and others.	The director is for starting the talks at once.   The negotiations are still far from being ended.   Stop talking. He kept on asking her about the details. Your suggestion needs discussing. I prefer reading classical novels.
Object а) direct object b) prepositional object	after the verbs: to remember, to enjoy, to mind, to excuse, to be worth;   after the verbs with prepositions: to depend on, to rely on, to object to, to blame... for, to thank for, to be responsible for, to be fond of, to be tired of, to be afraid of, to look forward to, to feel like and others.	She suggested discussing this question. I don't mind going there.   Не is fond of collecting old cars.   I am afraid of making a mistake.   I am tired of arguing with you.

Attribute	After the nouns with prepositions: way (of), opportunity(of), hope of, ехреrience (in), геаson (for), interest (in), importance of and others.	You have no reason for saying that.   I understand the importance of learning English.
Adverbail Modifier а) of time b) of manner or attendant circumstances с)of purpose	with prepositions: after, before, on;   with prepositions: by, without, instead of, besides, apart from;   with the expressions: for the purpose of, with the object of, with a view to;	After returning home he resumed his work.   She left the room without looking at me.     The board was established for the purpose of improving the process.

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