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Gerunds As ObjectSet 19

1It's not fun but I don't mind ..... the housework.

2I remember ..... this place when I was a child.

3My sisters really enjoy .....

4We spend all day ..... around school.

5Lori suggested (leave) ..... around six. Is that too early for you?

6After appreciate

7The air is stuffy. Do you mind ..... the window?

8Have you finished ..... the newspaper yet?

9My friend Mary is a blabbermouth! She can't resist ..... everyone what sheheard from me.

10I don't like ..... to theatre during the week.

11He hates ..... (cook) new recipes on weekends.

12Choose the answer to Complete the question: Where's the best place to .....?

13Anna won't risk ..... off the horse.

14Cheryl suggested ..... a movie after work.

15Enjoy our wide range of activities, including swimming in our large outdoor pool, relaxing in the spa, or (10) .....

16Each country is responsible to keep ..... for peace in region.

17Which word is a gerund?The little girl loves skipping to class.

18Identify the gerund in the sentence: I love playing the guitar.

19She avoids ..... (talk) about her personal life.

20With its new students finding it difficult to adjust, the school has come up with a new orientation programme.

21She hates ..... selfies, she can't stand vain people.

22She hates ..... in front of everyone.

23Our room needs ..... up.

24Choose the word or phrase which best completes the sentence. The principal doesn't permit ..... here.

25Choose the correct form of the verbShe'll get used to ..... in the extremely cold winter of Siberia.

26They are singing and ..... together at the party now.

27If I were you, I'd send her an e-mail ..... sorry

28Choose the best option to complete the sentenceI love ..... horses.

29Most students appreciate (A) their principal's (B) try (C) to improve (D) school conditions.

30They like ..... supper together.

31I can't help ..... her.

32Choose the sentence that best completes the following sentence. "A large number of trees are being ....., reducing the planet's ability to absorb carbon dioxide."

33Choose the right form of the Gerund: I cannot put off (to do) this translation

34It took me an hour to do my homework last night.

35She spend the morning ..... around the harbour, looking at the boats.

36We were ..... entering the concert.

37Choose the best answer.No one can make me ..... my mind?

38Would you mind ..... me a little later?

39When I go to the park, I like ..... the ducks.

40I suggest ..... the museums while you're in London.

41It isn't good to have ..... to the flu. (expose)

42Fill in the blank: "I am looking forward to ..... you."

43What is the function of the gerund? My grandma and grandpa love walking on the beach and collecting shells on vacation.

44You might get in trouble for faking an illness.

45He knows how much I like ..... to rock concerts.

46Everybody should get used to ..... from time to time.

47Complete the sentence:At the party, we enjoyed dancing, singing, and .....

48SITUATION:Someone is calling for help in the distance. I suddenly hear that.Listen! Do you hear someone ..... for help? I do.

49I like ..... computer game every day

50At six o'clock I stopped .....

51Gerunds are used in ..... nouns to show the purpose of the noun.

52Cathy regretted .....

53Determine the FUNCTION of the GERUND in the following sentence:Most students hate writing essays.

54It is accomplished by releasing the governor oil pressure, allowing the counterweights and feathering spring to feather the blades.

55Forget ..... means to no longer think of something you did.

56"Find the error"She always avoids to speak about her problems.

57John dislikes ..... in front of a computer all day.

58I like to spend time ..... with my brother.

59Why does he keep avoiding ..... direct questions?

60He does not mind ..... the sick.

61She has her nails .....