Why a gerund is used after a adverb? Ex: When reading that book.... or When being there....?

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2007-01-18 02:45:28 · 2 answers · asked by Nina O 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

because the gerund is functioning as a noun.

2007-01-18 02:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by Miss D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is because of the ongoing meaning of the expression, and besides, you do not have to specify a subject...

2007-01-19 09:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by dltscyc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋