When to use Gerunds (verb + ing) part 2

Gerunds are also used after prepositions.

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Here are a list of common prepositions:

at, in, on, up, from, off, by, for, on, of

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There are specific prepositions that come after prepositions. See this page for a list.

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Phrasal verbs end in prepositions so if you want to use a verb after a phrasal verb, it needs to be in the gerund.

For example,

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Some phrases end in prepositions.

For example,

in terms of, a way of, to be used to, in spite of

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