Danh động từ (gerund) là một dạng của động từ kết thúc bằng “-ing” và hoạt động như một danh từ trong câu.
1. Danh động từ làm chủ ngữ
Danh động từ có thể đóng vai trò làm chủ ngữ trong câu:
- Exercising regularly is important for maintaining good health. (Việc tập thể dục thường xuyên là quan trọng để duy trì sức khỏe tốt.)
2. Danh động từ sau giới từ
Khi một động từ theo sau giới từ, nó thường phải ở dạng danh động từ:
- She is interested in learning new languages. (Cô ấy quan tâm đến việc học ngôn ngữ mới.)
- They apologized for being late. (Họ xin lỗi vì đến trễ.)
3. Danh động từ làm bổ ngữ
Danh động từ có thể làm bổ ngữ cho động từ “to be”:
- His favorite activity is swimming. (Hoạt động yêu thích của anh ấy là bơi lội.)
4. Danh động từ sau các động từ nhất định
Một số động từ yêu cầu danh động từ sau chúng:
- She enjoys painting. (Cô ấy thích vẽ.)
- They avoided talking about the issue. (Họ tránh nói về vấn đề đó.)
5. Danh động từ trong các cấu trúc phức tạp
Danh động từ có thể được sử dụng trong các cụm từ và cấu trúc phức tạp, thường kết hợp với các cụm từ khác để tạo ra ý nghĩa phức tạp hơn:
- The thought of him leaving made her sad. (Suy nghĩ về việc anh ấy rời đi khiến cô ấy buồn.)
- She is used to working under pressure. (Cô ấy quen với việc làm việc dưới áp lực.)
- I can’t help thinking about the future. (Tôi không thể không suy nghĩ về tương lai.)
6. Danh động từ trong cấu trúc “There is no…”
Cấu trúc này nhấn mạnh việc không thể làm một điều gì đó:
- There is no denying that he is talented. (Không thể phủ nhận rằng anh ấy tài năng.)
7. Danh động từ trong câu điều kiện
Trong một số cấu trúc điều kiện, danh động từ có thể được sử dụng để diễn tả một tình huống giả định:
- Had you thought of asking, you might have found the answer. (Nếu bạn đã nghĩ đến việc hỏi, bạn có thể đã tìm ra câu trả lời.)
8. Danh động từ sau tính từ
Một số tính từ có thể được theo sau bởi danh động từ:
- She is afraid of failing the exam. (Cô ấy sợ trượt kỳ thi.)
- They are excited about starting the new project. (Họ háo hức bắt đầu dự án mới.)
9. Danh động từ trong cụm danh từ
Danh động từ có thể được kết hợp với các danh từ khác để tạo thành cụm danh từ:
- The act of forgiving is a sign of strength. (Hành động tha thứ là một dấu hiệu của sức mạnh.)
Những cấu trúc này giúp làm phong phú cách diễn đạt và nâng cao khả năng sử dụng tiếng Anh trong các tình huống phức tạp.
Bài tập về danh đồng từ trong tiếng Anh
- She is interested in __________ new languages.
- I enjoy __________ in the ocean.
- They avoided __________ about the issue.
- __________ regularly is important for good health.
- He apologized for __________ late.
- We are looking forward to __________ you.
- She is used to __________ under pressure.
- The thought of __________ early made him happy.
- They are excited about __________ the new project.
- There is no point in __________ with him.
- She is afraid of __________ the exam.
- He admitted __________ the money.
- __________ around the world is my dream.
- The act of __________ is a sign of strength.
- She was worried about __________ the train.
- They kept __________ during the entire meeting.
- He suggested __________ for a walk.
- We are proud of __________ the championship.
- They are committed to __________ the environment.
- I can’t stand __________ in long lines.
- She considered __________ to a new city.
- They denied __________ on the test.
- The idea of __________ in a big city excites me.
- She is good at __________ problems.
- He insists on __________ for dinner.
- They are capable of __________ difficult situations.
- I don’t mind __________ with the chores.
- He is responsible for __________ the project.
- She couldn’t resist __________ the cake.
- He can’t help __________ at the joke.
- She is tired of __________ late every night.
- They are afraid of __________ the game.
- The company is focused on __________ customer service.
- He is proud of __________ his goals.
- She apologized for __________ the meeting.
- They are thinking about __________ a new car.
- I am looking forward to __________ my family.
- He enjoys __________ the guitar.
- They are worried about __________ the deadline.
- She is known for __________ delicious cakes.
- He is interested in __________ how to cook.
- We are committed to __________ excellent service.
- She is tired of __________ for him.
- They are capable of __________ complex problems.
- He is responsible for __________ new employees.
- She can’t stand __________ the same story again.
- They kept __________ about the same issue.
- He suggested __________ a break.
- She is proud of __________ the project.
- The idea of __________ a new business excites me.
- She is afraid of __________ in public.
- He admitted __________ a mistake.
- The act of __________ is more rewarding than receiving.
- They denied __________ involved in the incident.
- She is looking forward to __________ on vacation.
- They insisted on __________ the manager.
- He is known for __________ a great leader.
- She is used to __________ with difficult customers.
- They are focused on __________ their business.
- He enjoys __________ movies on weekends.
- She is committed to __________ the task.
- They are afraid of __________ a wrong decision.
- He can’t resist __________ new gadgets.
- She is interested in __________ new recipes.
- They kept __________ on the project until midnight.
- He is responsible for __________ the event.
- She is excited about __________ a new job.
- They are worried about __________ their keys.
- He suggested __________ for a coffee.
- She is tired of __________ for the bus.
- They are known for __________ high-quality products.
- He is interested in __________ about history.
- She apologized for __________ late to the party.
- They are committed to __________ their community.
- He can’t help __________ when he sees her.
- She is good at __________ the piano.
- They are focused on __________ waste.
- He is afraid of __________ in airplanes.
- She enjoys __________ landscapes.
- They are capable of __________ a successful business.
- He is responsible for __________ the website.
- She can’t resist __________ chocolate.
- They kept __________ the problem.
- He suggested __________ a movie.
- She is proud of __________ such kind children.
- The idea of __________ to another country scares me.
- She is afraid of __________ the exam.
- He admitted __________ about the situation.
- The act of __________ brings joy to both parties.
- They denied __________ about the plan.
- She is looking forward to __________ her new team.
- He insisted on __________ for the dinner.
- They are committed to __________ their goals.
- She is used to __________ long hours.
- He is excited about __________ his new job.
- They are focused on __________ a better product.
- She enjoys __________ mystery novels.
- He can’t stand __________ at games.
- They are capable of __________ challenges.
- She is proud of __________ a successful entrepreneur.
Đáp án
1 learning
2 swimming
3 talking
4 Exercising
5 being
6 meeting
7 working
8 leaving
9 starting
10 arguing
11 failing
12 stealing
13 Traveling
14. forgiving
15. missing
16. talking
17. going
18. winning
19. protecting
20. waiting
21. moving
22. cheating
23. living
24. solving
25. paying
26. handling
27. helping
28. managing
29. eating
30. laughing
31. working
32. losing
33. improving
34. achieving
35. interrupting
36.buying
37. visiting
38. playing
39. missing
40. baking
41. learning
42. providing
43. waiting
44. solving
45. training
46. hearing
47. arguing
48. taking
49. completing
50. starting
51. speaking
52. making
53. giving
54. being
55. going
56. seeing
57. being
58. dealing
59. growing
60. watching
61. finishing
62. making
63. buying
64. trying
65. working
66. organizing
67. starting
68. losing
69. going
70. waiting
71. producing
72. learning
73. being
74. supporting
75. smiling
76. playing
77. reducing
78. flying
79. painting
80. running
81. maintaining
82. eating
83. discussing
84. watching
85. raising
86. moving
87. failing
88. lying
89. sharing
90. knowing
91. meeting
92. paying
93. achieving
94. working
95. starting
96. creating
97. reading
98. losing
99. overcoming
100. becoming