동명사 자리: S/O/C 자리 or 전치사 뒤.

동명사를 목적어로 취하는 동사들: ‘과거’적 의미의 동사들

· finish: (과거부터 해왔던 일을) 피하다

· avoid: (과거에 뭔갈 해봤기 때문에) 피하다

· consider: (과거부터 무언가 했던 것을) 고려하다

· deny: (과거에 뭔가 해봤는데 싫으니까) 부인하다

· recommend(추천하다), give up(포기하다), suggest(제안하다), postpone(연기하다)

동명사 관용 표현

1. I had difficulty communicating in English. ~하는데 어려움을 겪다.

2. We spent a lot of time collecting information. ~(시간/돈)을 ~하는 데 쓰다.

전치사 to + 동명사

1. I look forward to meeting you. ~하기를 학수 고대 하다.

2. The farmers objected to lowering trade barriers. ~에 반대하다.

3. Employees are used to hadling complaints. ~하는데 익숙하다.

<명사 어휘>

1. The department is under the supervision of Mr. Hart (감독)

2. Ms. Nash is suitable for the sales position. (지위)

3. The manager has a broad knowledge of accounting. (지식)

4. The following is a summary of Ms. Mo's research findings. (요약본, 요약)

5. Employees had the opportunity to attend the seminar (기회)

6. Clients have the option of paying by check for credit card. (선택권)

7. Sending workers overseas is becoming a common practice. (관행, 관례)

8. Chinese products are gaining popularity. (인기)