Lesson 18 - Verb + -ing

The basic form of the verbs when added with the suffix –ing forms the 1. present participle , 2. adjective , and 3. gerund . The usage of each form is detailed in respective the lesson sections:

Lesson 18 - Verb + -ing
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 .