1. Gerund is a non-finite verb. This means it does not contain any tense. In other word, a gerund is neutral in respect of time. We only can observe the gerund’s time relationship with the main verb. The writer only finds two sentences which are given a time mark. In this case telah and setelah is added before the translation of gerund. The sentences are:
SL: And, of course, my big mistake about sending the e-mail. E-love, 2001, 183
TL: Juga, tentu saja, kesalahan besarku karena telah mengirim e-mail-itu. E-love, 2001, 61
SL: I had to admit that I felt better for talking to someone about it. E-love, 2001, 184
TL: Mesti kuakui, perasaanku jadi lebih enak setelah membicarakan ini. E-love, 2001, 62 Contoh lamaran kerja
2. There is not much negation before the gerund in the data. We can attach negation to the gerund as a subject, as an object of preposition, but we can not attach negation to the gerund as an object of verb.
The following are the gerunds which are preceded by a negation.
SL: I can’t bear the thought of not seeing you after tomorrow morning. E-love, 2001, 221
TL: Aku juga tidak tahan membayangkan tidak melihatmu lagi setelah besok pagi. E-love, 2001, 99
