Present Simple and Gerund
The present simple tense is used for habitual actions, permanent truths, and with time expressions like "always" and "usually".
Example: "On Saturday I meet my parents" (habitual action)
The gerund form −ing is used after certain verbs expressing preference and after prepositions.
Highlight: Verbs like enjoy, prefer, like, love, and hate are followed by the gerund.
Gerundio in inglese esempi include:
- After prepositions: "What about watching a movie?"
- As a subject: "Reading is my favorite pastime."
Formation rules for the gerund are provided, including special cases for monosyllabic verbs and those ending in 'ie' or 'e'.
Vocabulary: Monosyllabic verbs ending in a consonant preceded by a single vowel double the final consonant before adding -ing (e.g., get → getting).