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Subject pronouns are not possible.
His shouting gets on my nerves. (BUT NOT lIe m81:tfiftg ...)
Note that possessives and pronouns are not used before -ing forms if it is already clear who is being talked about.
Thank you for waiting. (NOT TItt1nk Y81:t JYJr )'8l:tr waifing.)
When an -ing form is used with an article, it cannot usually have a direct object. Instead, we can use an of-structure.
the smoking ofcigarettes (NOT the sfIl8king eigtlrettes)
No is often used with an -ing form to say that something is not allowed, or is impossible. This often happens in notices and after there is.
NO SMOKING NO PARKING NO WAITING Sorry - there's no smoking in the waiting room.
She's made up her mind; there's no arguing with her.
4 object forms: Do you mind me smoking?
In an informal style it is more common to use object forms (like me, John) instead of possessives (my, John's) with -ing forms, especially when these come after a verb or preposition.
Do you mind me smoking? She was angry at Lina trying to lie to her. After Some verbs (e.g. see, hear, watch, feel) possessives are not normally used with -ing forms.
Isawhimgettingoutofthecar. (NOT : 3fitfIJ hisgeffing...)
5 It's nice being with you
We can use it as a preparatory subject or object for an -ing form (see 446-447). It's nice being with you.
I thought it pointless starting before eight o'clock.
This is common with any/no good, any/no use and (not) worth (see 632). It's no good talking to him - he never listens.
Is it any use expecting them to be on time?
It's no use his/him apologising - I shall never forgive him.
I didn't think it worth complaining about the meal.
6 nouns and -ing forms
When there is a noun which has a similar meaning to an -ingform, the noun is usually preferred.
We're all excited about his arrival (NOT ••• flbBl:tt his flrrillil'l;g.)
296 -ing forms (4): after verbs
1 verbs that can be followed by -ing forms
After some verbs we can use an -ing form ('gerund'), but not normally an infinitive.
I enjoy travelling. (NOT I etljoy t6 tretlleE.)
He's finished mending the car. (NOT He's finished t6 mend . ..)
She's given up smoking. (NOT •.• gillelt I:tf' t6 :ffli8ke.)
The doctor suggested taking a long holiday. (NOT The ti8et8r Sttggt:steti (me)
t6 take...)
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