grammar · neutral

be worth + V-ing

Band 6-7task2speaking

worth doing; after 'worth' we use a gerund (V-ing) or a noun, not 'to-infinitive'

Examples

“This book is worth reading before the exam.”

“It's worth saving money if you want to travel.”

“The museum is well worth visiting when you are in the city.”

Band 8 sentence

“Given the long-term benefits, investing in renewable energy is well worth considering.”

Collocations

  • be worth + V-ing
  • be worth + noun

Word family

worth adjective

Common mistakes

It is worth to study for the test.→It is worth studying for the test.

This film worth watching.→This film is worth watching.

Say it for a higher band

5worth to→6to be worth→7+be worth V-ing

Synonyms

deserve + to + V

Easily confused

worthy of + noun

“The proposal is worthy of consideration.”

Related words

have / has + past participlesubject + V(s) (simple present)be about to + base verbbe + V-ingso + adjective/adverb + that + clauseIf + present perfect, will + base verbNot only + clause, but also + clausewill have been + V-ing

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