Gerunds As ObjectSet 16

1What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? They do not appreciate my singing.
2Ruhil's job responsibilities include ....., training, and informing workers of company policies.
3Lam was busy ..... for the exam, so he couldn't go to the movies with us.
4She kept (talk) during the film.
5The child practiced singing.
6"Go out for a drive" :
7I suggest ..... these shoes in a different size.
8Match the sentence with the structure. Offer helping each other.
9Mary and I are looking forward ..... you.
10Proofreading: Rose enjoys sing songs.
11Identify the gerund in the sentence: They are accustomed to reading before bed.
12She finished ..... the dishes.
13Hoa dislikes ..... English grammar. She thinks it's very difficult.
14Don't worry! Just enjoy ..... I will drive you home.
15I try to avoid ..... too much chocolate.
16True or False-Does Marco use to singing rock?-
17Is the bold word a verb or a gerund?Shirley is excited about going to her friend's house this weekend.
18The boy admitted ..... his classmate.
19I remember (to watch) an old man who was slowly falling down the hill.
20How is Andy involved in the school play?
21It's no use ..... on the air conditioner.
22My psicologist suggested ..... soothing sounds to relax
23Based on the passage, choose the option that best completes blank (1).
24How can this sentence be revised?"I am thinking to go there."
25Annie loves ..... the train when she travels because she meets so many people.
26Mom, What's Marry doing now?
27Choose the best option to complete the sentence: The developer missed (to show/ showing/ show) his team leader some errors which were present in the code.
28I will try ..... (bake) a cake for the first time.
29In I enjoy reading books, "reading" is:
30She keeps ..... the keys.
31She's ..... for the singer.
32You can get fit by ..... a balance diet.
33How lucky can you be? Twelve-year-old Eloise Noakes has got the best job in the world (18) ..... out new games.
34Lisa keeps ..... English after work.
35I can't stand ..... exams.
36THERE ARE STORIES ABOUT ..... FOOTBALL
37I enjoy ..... in the quiet mountains alone, but I never do that without ..... my dog along. It can protect me when I meet bad guys.
38I love watching cartoons.
39Find the sentence with the reduced adverb clause:After he did military service, he became a monk.
40Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence: I enjoy swimming in the ocean.
41I enjoy ..... a book.
42The man finished ..... the report and he sent to the manager.
43They enjoy ..... football.
44Lucas doesn't like ..... books.
45Identify the gerund phrase(s) in the following sentence:Glenn decided telling his mom the truth was a promising way of earning her trust again.
46Our house needs .....
47Complete these sentences with the gerund or infinitive form of the verb in parentheses.I just can't resist ..... (give) an opinion when I disagree.
48I think I'll have the office curtains .....
49Choose the correct answer to the following question. He regretted ..... killed and eaten several rare species.
50He has become accustomed to ..... late into the night for his studies.
51Choose the correct answer to the following question. He forgot ..... promised to cut down on the carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.
52What is the function of is this gerund?The teacher wanted the talking to stop.
53Are you going to go on ..... English next year?
54Nancy likes ..... eel soup. She thinks it's delicious.
55It is better (put) ..... your money in a bank than (keep) ..... it under your bed in an old stocking.
56Choose the right form of the Gerund: She could not help (to smile)
57Choose the best option:Teenagers enjoy ..... to music and ..... out with friends.
58I began jogging around the track everyday.
59I enjoy ..... to concerts.
60This sentence is an example of:My students hate taking tests.
61They kept (ask) ..... me the same question.