... FOCUS ON: phrasal verbs with gerund objects, 1 Gerunds — verbs in the -ing form that function as nouns — can serve as objects of many phrasal verbs. It is more common to use gerund objects with ... 120 17. FOCUS ON: adverbs and phrasal verbs Adverbs are words that modify verbs. Many adverbs end with -ly, for example, quickly, slowly, suddenly, foolishly; but other adverbs, such as always, ... phrasal verbs: She's counting on getting that job. gerund I don't feel up to playing hockey. gerund but gerund objects are sometimes used with separable phrasal verbs: /...