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Gerunds As ObjectSet 21

1She hates ..... her homework in the library.

2Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "She suggested ..... for a walk after dinner."

3I must have my keys somewhere. I remember ..... the door this morning.

4It was cold and snowy last Sunday, so we postponed ..... the botanical gardens until next Sunday.

5Tourists ..... the train from London to Stratford have to change at Coventry.

6Use the gerund form of the verb 'write' in a sentence.

7'Shall we find a shady spot and take a rest." That's not a good idea. I suggest that we do not stop ..... these brochures or the boss gets angry.'

8My doctor suggests running to improve my health.

9It took them three years to complete the research project.$\rightarrow$ They spent .....

10Choose the best option: Emma stopped ..... coffee when she developed anxiety.

11I'd forgotten ..... to Canada when I was small, but then my parents showed me the photos.

12I don't mind ..... early if it means avoiding the crowd.

13I can't imagine ..... a different career.

14Grammar: Read carefully-Which is correct?

15What do you hate ..... in your free time?

16It isn't worth ..... that film.

17PART 1: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR-Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following question: Billy really enjoys ..... but unfortunately, his parents don't approve of it and they are making him join the school football team instead.

18Most of Annie Jump Cannon's career as an astronomer involved the observation, classification, and .....

19If she catches you ..... her diary, she'll be furious.

20His father does not approve of him to go to the banquet without dressing formally.

21No one can keep me from ..... my dream!

22Let's postpone ..... until tomorrow.

23Gerunds have "noun jobs." Which of the following is NOT a "noun job" that a gerund can do?

24Daily Routines / Actions: I like ..... football in the park.

25This is terrible. We can't go on .....

26She avoided ..... about her plans.

27She enjoys(do) ..... volunteer work at the local hospital when she has free time.

28How about ..... to the park this afternoon?

29He really loves ..... with his grandparents.

30My brother likes ( ..... ). He always plays Monopoly.

31What is the gerund in the following sentence? "Delilah enjoys reading mystery books in her spare time."

32What is the correct form of the verb in 'keep ..... '?

33We really enjoy ..... in the mountains.

34Try ..... with music if you feel bored.

35WOULD YOU MIND ....., PLEASE?

36The environmentalists suggested ..... more trees to improve the city's landscape and the environment as well.

37I forgot buying (A) gas, but I got (B) to a gas station before (C) I ran out (D).

38I suggest ..... more carefully next time.

39Regardless of the on going dispute, the politicians resist the president's ..... for hearing session on a cabinet reshuffle.

40I love ..... basketball in the park.

41"The children amused themselves by rolling in the pile of raked leaves." The gerund "rolling" in this case is a/an

42She suggested ..... to the beach for the weekend.

43I remember ..... this material for the Exam.

44He regretted ..... that comment to his boss.

45You lost your key, try ..... a pin or something sharp to open the door.

46They postpone ..... (make) a decision until next week.

47I couldn't face ..... any revision last night.

48He admitted ..... the documents.

49I can't stand ..... to watch scary movies.

50I want to go on ..... until I'm 70.

51Identify the gerund in the following sentence: She enjoys swimming in the ocean.

52Fill in the blank with the correct gerund: Monica and Francisco can't imagine ..... without a plan for their trip.

53If you want to improve your mood, try taking a short walk outside or listening to your favorite music.

54Sally can't stand ..... too much time for people

55My father continued ..... although the doctor advised him ..... the habit several times. A. to smoke/ quit B. for smoking/ of quittingC. smoke/ quitting D. smoking/ to quit

56The function of gerund isI remember spending .....

57Complete the sentences using the correct word. Word bank: parents', did, has, playing, young. Anna enjoys ..... the guitar in her free time.

58She is used to ..... early.

59Choose the correct variant.My brother's fond of ..... ancient countries.

60EXERCISE 6: Complete each sentence with any appropriate gerund.10. Where are you considering ..... for vacation?

61Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence.After the accident, Laura was afraid of driving her car.