Reglas Y Uso De ING En Ingles - Como Formar Gerundio En Ingles- Lección # 06

Summary

In this lesson of 'Inglés Fácil con Ale', the focus is on understanding the rules for using gerunds with verbs ending in 'ing'. The lesson covers essential grammar rules, such as removing 'e' from verbs like 'live' and adding 'ing', handling exceptions with double vowels, and doubling the last consonant in certain cases. Examples are provided to clarify how to apply these rules to verbs like 'swim', 'stop', and 'begin'. The lesson concludes with practice exercises, helping learners apply these rules to verbs like 'win', 'buy', 'get', and 'answer', reinforcing the concepts learned.

Takeaways

• 😀 Learn the rules for using the '-ing' form of verbs in English to form the present continuous tense.
• 😀 The present continuous tense is formed by combining a subject, a form of the verb 'to be', and a verb with the '-ing' ending.
• 😀 If a verb ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add '-ing'. Examples: 'live' → 'living', 'write' → 'writing'.
• 😀 If a verb ends in double 'e', simply add '-ing'. Examples: 'agree' → 'agreeing', 'fly' → 'flying'.
• 😀 If a verb ends in 'ye', change 'ye' to 'y' and then add '-ing'. Example: 'day' → 'daying', 'light' → 'lighting'.
• 😀 For one-syllable verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, double the last consonant and add '-ing'. Examples: 'swim' → 'swimming', 'stop' → 'stopping'.
• 😀 Exception: Do not double the last consonant for verbs ending in 'w', 'x', or 'y'. Example: 'show' → 'showing', 'relax' → 'relaxing'.
• 😀 For two-syllable verbs with stress on the second syllable, double the last consonant and add '-ing'. Examples: 'begin' → 'beginning', 'prefer' → 'preferring'.
• 😀 Verbs that do not follow any specific rules simply add '-ing'. Examples: 'listen' → 'listening', 'travel' → 'travelling'.
• 😀 Practice with different verbs helps internalize the rules. For example: 'win' → 'winning', 'buy' → 'buying', 'get' → 'getting'.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the lesson?

The lesson focuses on explaining the rules for forming the gerund (verb + ing) in English, particularly how to add 'ing' to verbs and the grammatical rules associated with this process.

What is the structure of a present continuous sentence?

A present continuous sentence is formed by a subject or personal pronoun, followed by a form of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are), and then the base verb with 'ing' added.

What does the 'ing' form of verbs in English correspond to in Spanish?

'Ing' in English corresponds to the 'ando' or 'iendo' endings in Spanish, which are used to form continuous tenses in Spanish.

What is the rule when a verb ends in 'e'?

If a verb ends in 'e', the 'e' is dropped and 'ing' is added. For example, 'live' becomes 'living' and 'come' becomes 'coming'.

What happens when a verb ends with a double 'e'?

When a verb ends in a double 'e', simply add 'ing' without any other changes. For example, 'agree' becomes 'agreeing' and 'flee' becomes 'fleeing'.

What is the rule for verbs ending in 'ye'?

For verbs ending in 'ye', the 'ye' is replaced with a 'y', and then 'ing' is added. For example, 'play' becomes 'playing' and 'deny' becomes 'denying'.

What is the rule for verbs with a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern?

If a verb has a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern and is one syllable, the final consonant is doubled before adding 'ing'. For example, 'run' becomes 'running' and 'stop' becomes 'stopping'.

Are there any exceptions to the rule of doubling the consonant for verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant?

Yes, verbs ending in 'w', 'x', or 'y' do not double the final consonant when adding 'ing'. For example, 'show' becomes 'showing' and 'relax' becomes 'relaxing'.

What happens when a verb has two syllables and the stress is on the second syllable?

For verbs with two syllables where the stress is on the second syllable, the final consonant is doubled before adding 'ing'. For example, 'begin' becomes 'beginning' and 'prefer' becomes 'preferring'.

What should we do for verbs that do not follow any of the previous rules?

For verbs that do not follow any of the previous rules, simply add 'ing'. For example, 'listen' becomes 'listening' and 'travel' becomes 'traveling'.