Expertlatin
- Can you have a gerund in a prepositional phrase?
- What preposition is used with gerund?
- Are prepositions followed by gerund or infinitive?
Can you have a gerund in a prepositional phrase?
If you want to use a verb in a prepositional phrase, you need to use a gerund (-ing noun made from a verb) or a gerund phrase. Examples: John is interested in painting. with gerund.
What preposition is used with gerund?
It is important to recognise that the word "to" is a preposition in these cases because it must be followed by a gerund. It is not part of the infinitive form of the verb. You can check whether "to" is a preposition or part of the infinitive.
Are prepositions followed by gerund or infinitive?
Following a preposition (gerund only)
Gerunds can follow a preposition; infinitives cannot.
