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Gerunds As ObjectSet 15

1An intermediary helps .....

2Choose the correct rewrite-ing clause of:She left the room as she was singing happily.

3Rewrite the following sentence using a gerund as the object:'She enjoys playing the piano.'

4Christine and Ricky enjoy reading ancient Greek classics.

5I rang the doorbell, but there was no answer. Then I tried ..... on the door, but there was still no answer.

6Identify the "gerund" in the following sentences: "They were driving very fast, and they barely avoided hitting that car."

7I love ..... new clothes every season.

8To make a paper air plane you would change it by .....

9The man finally admitted responsible for the accident last week.

10Toby is thinking of taking up ..... (jog)

11Locate the verbal in the following sentence(s) and identify its verbal form. Sarah enjoys dancing to music.

12Do you remember ..... (play) football in the park when we were young?

13EXERCISE 6: Complete each sentence with any appropriate gerund.15. I appreciate ..... able to study in peace and quiet.

14What is the correct "-ing" form of "draw"?

15Identify the gerund in the sentence below:Before defrosting the window, Gabrielle tried to remove the ice and snow from her vehicle.

16The student apologised for ..... into his teacher's Twitter account.

17She suggested ..... to a new spa center in the next street.

18Fill in the blank with the correct word: "I don't remember ..... him before."

19He was on the point of ..... a big mistake.

20Nobody is interested in ..... a teacher.

21He stopped ..... (practise) his Greek because he had no one to practise with.

22Some athletes (avoid/talk) to the press before a competition starts.

23Choose the sentence where the gerund is used as a direct object.

24She can't stop ..... chocolate.

25Helen switches her mobile phone ..... so that she can study without interruptions.

26He got good marks at his exams because he spent almost his time ..... his lessons.

27Do you feel like ..... (play) tennis?

28He stopped ....., when he had finished his homework.

29Complete this sentence with a gerund: She suggested ..... as a way to relax.

30What did federal legislation fund to diversify treatment methods in mental health care?

31The Haydock Park is the most visited racecourse in Britain ..... first class racing all year round.

32She's good at ..... foreign languages.

33I keep ..... he will come.

34Since Elizabeth Barrett Browning's father never approved of ..... Robert Browning, the couple eloped to Italy, where they lived and wrote.

35We should avoid ..... too much fast food.

36Completa con gerundio o infinitivo: Kim is really good at ..... (play) the drums.

37Mario remembers ..... at his town's grocery store when he was a young boy.

38My son enjoys ..... cartoons whenever he has freetime.

39I caught my dog ..... on the furniture.

40I love ..... stay in bed all morning.

41Find the gerund: Whenever I am attending a swim meet, I enjoy the diving the most.

42Choose the best option.Dan suggested ..... to the cinema on Saturday.

43Which is the correct structure for "I am getting"?

44Her friends like ..... after school.A. going B. having C. skating D. getting

45I don't mind ..... late, if it will help at all.

46Joyce and Sinead will go ..... tomorrow.

47Tim always avoids ..... jobs around the house.

48The movie was so sad. I couldn't stop .....

49Has the chairman of the organization considered ..... new members?

50Choose the correct answers to complete the email. I don't mind 6 ..... yoga but karate sounds dangerous!

51Have you finish ..... homework?

52If you think you may have food ....., contact your doctor immediately.

53The budget discussion centered on the large appropriations for defense and .....

54We need a tent to go .....

55They suggested ..... a taxi instead.

56Followed by a gerund

57Which of these sentences uses for +-ing form correctly to show purpose?

58If there is a problem, we suggest ..... the manufacturer directly.

59Greg enjoys ..... in the rain.

60The function of Gerund is: The meeting was planned for discussing and creating.

61Have you got hiccups? Have you tried ..... a glass of water? That often helps!