Crossword: The gerund in English

The gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can act as a subject, an object, or the complement of a preposition. Solve this crossword to test your knowledge of verbs and expressions that are commonly followed by the gerund, and sharpen your grammar skills!

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Clues

Across

1. To remove dirt
6. Not fitting tightly
7. The number 3
9. Verb form used as adjective or noun
11. Time expressed by a verb form
12. Part of sentence containing the verb
14. Continuing until now
16. Word showing relation between elements
17. To a considerable degree
18. To not enjoy something

Down

2. Word describing a noun
3. Base form of a verb with to
4. Word completing meaning of verb
5. Tense showing ongoing action
8. At which place
10. Having little length or duration
13. In a higher position
15. To go away from

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Across

1. To remove dirt → clean
6. Not fitting tightly → loose
7. The number 3 → three
9. Verb form used as adjective or noun → participle
11. Time expressed by a verb form → tense
12. Part of sentence containing the verb → predicate
14. Continuing until now → still
16. Word showing relation between elements → preposition
17. To a considerable degree → quite
18. To not enjoy something → dislike

Down

2. Word describing a noun → adjective
3. Base form of a verb with to → infinitive
4. Word completing meaning of verb → complement
5. Tense showing ongoing action → progressive
8. At which place → where
10. Having little length or duration → short
13. In a higher position → above
15. To go away from → leave

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