Complex Phrases and Verb Tenses
Using noun phrases vs. verb phrases
Using adverbial phrases
Using the past perfect tense with adverbial tense
Using gerunds in the passive form
The past perfect passive
Command, Request, and Purpose
Using "will" with infinitive
Using shall with infinitive
Using future perfect
Using gerunds with "need"
Using "so as to" with infinitive
Conditions and Comparisons
Using conditional conjunctions
Dropping the subject and "be" verb
Using as if and as though
Using complex comparisons
Using "would rather" and "it's time"
Course outcomes
Conclusion
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Using gerunds in the passive form
4/17Los gerundios son una de las expresiones del inglés que puede darte múltiples formas de comunicarte de forma avanzada, ya sea de forma activa o de forma pasiva.
Uso de verbos como sustantivos en inglés
Puedes ampliar tu vocabulario y la forma de construir oraciones gracias a los gerundios. Los mismos pueden emplearse de diferentes maneras para hacer referencia a situaciones donde el sujeto puede estar haciendo o recibiendo la acción.
Active Simple (Verb + ing)
- Deciding on the appropriate action requires careful analysis.
- I like running.
Active Past (Having + past participle)
- Having applied to this company is one of the best things I could have done as a fresh graduate.
- I’m proud of having completed my career.
Passive Simple (Being + past participle)
- Being appointed to this position is an honor.
- She hates being told what to do.
Passive Past (Having + been + past participle)
- I’m still over the moon for having been chosen to lead this project.
- Aren’t you upset about having been lied to?
Veamos algunos ejemplos más:
- He isn’t too happy about being assigned to this branch.
- She didn’t expect being accepted to this position.
- You should put in your request early because she doesn’t like being rushed to do something.
- I feel hurt for having been blamed for something I didn’t do.
- She became more confident after having been complimented for her work.
Las oraciones pasivas utilizando gerundios te permiten hablar de situaciones donde la acción es recibida por alguien, mientras que las activas es la propia persona quién realiza la acción. Continúa explorando y practicando estas formas de comunicarte para ampliar tu vocabulario.
Contribución creada por: Kevin Fiorentino (Platzi Contributor).
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