-ing form is a word formed from the bare infinitive and the suffix (suffix) -ing . -ing form is used as the present participle and gerund . As a present participle , -ing form serves as a verb or an adjective .While as a gerund , -ing form serves as a noun .
Example:
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swimming
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walking
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studying
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disturbing
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annoying
-ing Form As Present participle
In the
early part mentioned that as a present participle , ing form can serve as a verb or an adjective .As a verb , the -ing form is used together with the auxiliary verb to form a simple continuous / progressive and perfect continuous tense ( present , past , and future ). Furthermore the -ing form is also used in continuous passive tense . Meanwhile, as an
adjective , -ing form describes a noun . -ing
form as an adjective used in the noun
phrase and adjective clause reduction (active voice). Here are some examples.
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Function -ing Form
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The use of -ing Form
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Example
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Verb
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simple continuous tense (present, past, and future)
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The
ship is sailing over the ocean.
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perfect continuous tense (present, past, and future)
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I
have been driving for an hour.
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passive voice in the continuous tense
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Your
bedroom is being cleaned.
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Adjective
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an
interesting book
the disturbing picture the annoying man |
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The
athlete carrying the ball is Miroslav Klose.
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-ing Form as a gerund
-ing
form serves as befits a noun in a sentence, namely: act as subject , direct object , subject
complement , object of a preposition , or appositive . Examples are as follows.
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Function
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Example Sentences -ing form
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Running may be hard for some people.
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I
love swimming .
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My
favorite activity is playing badminton with my pals.
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He
asked me about counting calories.
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Her
hobby, collecting diamonds, spends much money
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Here the writer will analyze –ing form on the
article which entitled “Ngarsopuro:
Surakarta’s most lively night market” and “5 things to do on Dieng Plateau”
Ngarsopuro:
Surakarta's most lively night market
Situated in
front of Surakarta's Mangkunegaran Palace on Jl. Diponegoro, Ngarsopuro is one
of the city's most popular areas.
Located in
downtown Surakarta, the street is usually congested with traffic during the
weekdays. Interestingly, the atmosphere changes drastically on the weekends.
On Saturday
nights, the street in front of Mangkunegaran Palace turns into a night market
consisting of various street vendors and their attractive stalls that stretch
as far as the eyes can see. Do not worry about the traffic since only
pedestrians are allowed to enter the area.
Just after
sunset, locals as well as visitors will start flocking the night market.
Held since
2009 following the construction of the city walk along Jl. Diponegoro and
renovation of Triwindu Antique Market, Ngarsopuro Night Market offers all kinds
of things: from clothes and accessories to toys and batik.
For those
looking to get affordable local souvenirs to bring home, the market also offers
handicrafts and paintings.
Just like
shopping in a traditional market, you can also bargain on items you want to
buy.
Other than
shopping, the night market is also a great place to enjoy street foods. Plenty
of choices of traditional cuisine are available here such as sego liwet (rice
cooked in coconut milk served with side dishes), wedang ronde (hot ginger drink
with peanuts and rice-flour balls), bakso bakar (grilled meatballs), es puter
(a local version of ice cream) and satay kere.
Literally
meaning “beggars satay”, satay kere is made of tofu instead of the usual beef
or chicken. This accounts for why it is named “beggars’ satay”, in reference to
its cheap price, which is only half the price of normal satay.
Street
photographers will also find the market interesting due to its eye-catching
decorations of murals, sculptures and art installations.
Ngarsopuro
Night Market is a great place to enjoy free entertainment as well
because it often features interesting live performances such as keroncong
music, jazz, dance and theater.
5 things
to do on Dieng Plateau
Adventurous
trips and incredible vistas are just a few of the great things you can find
when traveling to the famous Dieng Plateau.
Located more
than 2,000 meters above sea level, the plateau extends over Banjarnegara and
Wonosobo districts in Central Java.
Dieng is
popular for hosting an annual festival called the Dieng Cultural Festival,
which features a ritual event of trimming the naturally occurring dreadlocks of
the children who grow up near the Dieng temple complex, among other things.
Here are
five interesting activities you can do during your memorable trip there.
Enjoying the
fresh air
As the
highest plateau in Java, Dieng offers cool and refreshing weather with
temperatures as low as 15 degrees Celsius during the day and 10 degrees Celsius
at night. If the cold never bothers you, or you are looking for some place to
escape the stress of living in a hectic city, then you are in for a treat as
the plateau also offers the exotic scenery of cloudy, mythical villages below.
Taking time
for yourself
You can
always join in a tour group when visiting Dieng, but sometimes it is also best
to go there alone. From Yogyakarta in Central Java, it takes around five to six
hours drive by bus to reach the plateau. But the breathtaking scenery along the
way will immediately make you forget about the time as well as your loneliness.
When passing Temanggung region, for example, you will be able to smell the
authentic aroma of tobacco leaves being dried under direct sunlight. Even if
you're not a smoker, that smell is utterly pleasant. Not far past Temanggung,
the famous twin mountain, Mount Sumbing and Mount Sindoro, are ready to greet
you from outside your bus window.
Go hiking
Even if
you're not a seasoned hiker, the top of the plateau can be reached by hiking
for around two hours; you can safely do it alone if you want. Tickets to access
the site can be purchased for Rp 6,000 (less than US$1). Once you arrive at
Pathak Banteng, which is the base camp of Mount Prau, you will be greeted by
many fellow solo hikers or those in a group. While hiking to the top, you will
meet many friendly locals from nearby villages as well; you can ask them for
directions if you think you are lost. Just before reaching the peak of the
mountain, which is actually a very large camping ground, you will stumble upon
an area filled with beautiful blooming flowers locally known as Kembang Lonte
Sore. After passing this area, a large camping ground will be visible to mark
when you are reaching your destination
Try camping
You can
easily rent outdoor equipment from several stores at the site to camp and wait
for sunrise. If you need company, they also provide local guide and porter to
help carry your baggage.
Simply
marveling at the view
Once you
reach the top, you can freely marvel at Dieng's magnificent views, its villages
and the area surrounding it. The place also offers attractive must-see spots,
such as the rather calm and mysterious Telaga Warna (colorful lake) surrounded
by thick forest, the nearby Kawah Jalatunda (Jalatunda crater) that always emits
white sulphuric smoke, the Pendawa Lima temples built around the eighth century
on the slopes of the mountain and a potato plantation where you can buy
local potato chips for snacks. There are many hills with green savannas around
as well. No wonder many people call Dieng Plateau the Bukit Teletubbies
(Teletubbies hills), since it looks exactly like those gorgeous hills in the
Teletubbies TV series.
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-ing form
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Example
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Explanation
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As
an adjective
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Here are
five interesting activities you
can do during your memorable trip there.
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Noun
phrase
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As
a verb
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Just after
sunset, locals as well as visitors will start flocking the night market.
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Simple
future tense
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As
a noun/gerund
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While hiking to the top, you will meet many
friendly
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As
a subject
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Source :
http://www.jakpost.travel/news/ngarsopuro-surakartas-most-lively-night-market--JqRgTuQpO9otVl24.html