Hi, my dear friends!I am studying about ing form on the site now.It says that when we use a verb in -ing form more like a verb or an adjective, it is usually a present participle:1- Anthony is fishing.2- I have a boring teacher.We all know that "boring" is an adjective in the second sentence.Now, here is my question:Can we always make an adjective with all verbs + ing?If yes, please give us (the students) a few examples.Thanks in advance and best wishes,Bijan

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  • Dear Danny! 

    Thank you very much. 

    Best wishes,


  • Dear Danny! 

    Sorry. 

    I forgot to ask you a question. 

    If a subject is a thing, can we use a gerund after all verbs? 

    Or, 

    Is gerund only used after "want" and "need to"? 

    Best wishes,
    Danny Clark said:

    Dear Bijan! Let me answer your question. 

    If a subject is a living thing, we should use only an infinitive after NEED and WANT.

    She wants to go to the party.

    I need to have my hair cut.

    But if a subject is a thing (non-living), we use a gerund after these verbs.

    My television needs/wants fixing. (It is necessary to fix it).

    Using A Verb In -Ing Form As An Adjective.
    Hi, my dear friends! I am studying about ing form on the site now. It says that when we use a verb in -ing form more like a verb or an adjective, it…
  • Dear Danny!
    Thank you very much for nice explanation,
  • Dear Danny!
    First, Thank you very very much.
    Because, I will be happy, if you, dear Tanya or everybody correct my writing.
    Second, should we use a gerund after "need to"?
    In addition, today, I am very happy. Because, I heard in the news that British Airways started flying to Iran.
    Best wishes,

  • Dear Danny! 

    I like to write a blog about Iran's history and culture. 

    But, first, I want to complete English grammar on English Club. 

    Writing a nice blog about Iran's culture needs to know grammar that I can explain everything very well. 

    I hope that I will do this soon. 

    Thanks for your nice comment about my country,

  • Great Cyrus was the first king of Iran in 2500 years ago. 

    He published the first declaration of human rights in the world.

    It is in Britain museum now. 

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  • Hi, dear Zahra! 

    Thank you for your nice comment. 

    Shiraz has many nice historical places that dear Danny and Tanya can visit them.  Persepolis and tomb of great Cyrus are two of them.   

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    Best wishes, 


  • Sorry to intrude in your discussion, Bijan and Danny,

    Dear Danny, whenever you decide to come to Iran, please inform us, so that we welcome you at our city, Shiraz. I also know a great place where you can find many nice handcrafts with appropriate price. Besides, there is a great restaurant in Shiraz, where you can have delicious meals; its name is Haft-Khan.

    :)

    :)

    Danny Clark said:

    Dear Bijan! Thank you very much for your great comments and pictures. Why can't you believe, we have such a carpet? Ha-ha! Is it such a rarity? It is not, especially in your country! Ha-ha! We were in Iran some time ago and brought that carpet from there. And we ate your black caviar, it is really very tasty. As a matter of fact, we decided to visit Iran as we both are fond of ancient history and it was very, very impressive!

    Using A Verb In -Ing Form As An Adjective.
    Hi, my dear friends! I am studying about ing form on the site now. It says that when we use a verb in -ing form more like a verb or an adjective, it…
  • Dear Danny!
    Wow.
    I cannot believe that you and Tanya have an Iranian carpet in your home.
    It is very interesting for me.
    If you and Tanya come to Iran one day, I will show you a lot of nice Iranian carpet.
    Iran also has a lot of pistachios and delicious Caviar that are famous in the world.
    Iran's Caviar belongs to the persian golf.
    Thanks to you and Tanya,

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