Where can I use gerund?

[Hercules]

Hi all

where can I use gerund ?

Thanks a lot

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[Mister Micawber]

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[Hercules]

Thanks a lot


Herc
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[Hercules]

but what is better to use

" I like Mediterranean cuisine" . or "I like Mediterranean cooking "
or there isn't any differences ... and where i can use it ?

Herc
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[Mister Micawber]

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Usually, you can use either; it is a matter of style. If an appropriate noun is available, it is usually more formal / 'better' to use it rather than the gerund, which is often quite makeshift. On the other hand, the gerund (since it is verb-based) is often more appropriate when you wish to stress the activity.
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