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Gerunds As ObjectSet 37

1It is no use ..... over spilled milk.

2Combine the following sentences into a single sentence using a gerund phrase: "He enjoys painting. He paints landscapes."

3Alan can't stand ..... on trains.

4Read the passage and choose the correct word to complete the sentence: She enjoys (2) ..... with her dolls, building towers with colorful blocks, and drawing pictures of flowers and animals.

5Sorry, but I can't help .....

6VERB OR GERUND? I started singing years ago.

7He can't stand ..... (wait) in long lines.

8Now Janet regrets not becoming an artist. She says, 'I didn't mind ..... law, but it wasn't very exciting.' Janet has worked as a lawyer for 25 years and now she has enough money to stop working.

9The contractors have finished ..... the new shopping centre.

10Complete the sentence:The coach suggested ..... extra drills after practice to improve our skills.

11If he keeps ..... to work late, he's going to get fired!

12Read the sentence and decide if the gerund is a subject or an object:My favorite thing to do is watching horror movies.

13I enjoy ..... table games with my family.

14Identify the sentence where the gerund is used as a complement.

15They had no trouble ..... to the airport.

16Unfortunately, I missed ..... the ferry and had to wait thirty minutes.

17I don't like ..... the piano.

18I don't mind up early in the morning.

19The thief admitted ..... the house but says he didn't take anything.

20He doesn't like ..... vegetable, so he just eats beef and eggs for lunch.

21I can't help ..... (eat) chocolate when I'm stressed.

22I can't help ..... (bite) my nails!

23Do you lie in bed after .....?

24I love ..... in my journal every day.

25The kids suggested ..... a pizza tonight. What do you think?

26What are your hobbies and interests?

27Complete the sentence using the-ing form of a verb from the box: tidy, fly, take, watch, cook, make, wait, read, play, go. Do you fancy ..... out this evening?

28My father continued ..... although the doctor advised him ..... the habit several times.

29Our troops weren't used to ..... on the cold weather.

30The actor ..... in the blockbuster movie is now one of Hollywood's biggest stars.A. stars B. starred C. is starred D. starring

31What is the gerund/gerund phrase in the following sentence? My daughter really loves playing soccer and volleyball.

32Identify the gerund in the following sentence:His favorite sport is swimming.

33Netflix kept asking me if I was still watching.

34My parents suggested ..... by bus.

35Daniel doesn't like ..... letters.

36They practiced kicking field goals.

37I usually avoid ..... in the rush hour.

38Identify the gerund in the sentence: There's no use running away from problems.

39Read the question. What kind of word is missing?You should avoid ..... if a web address seems suspicious.

40I love ..... to the gym first thing every morning

41He can't stand ..... alone.

42How about trying ..... (wear) this dress? It' s so nice.

43I can't imagine ..... in such a cold country.

44I enjoy ..... music online.

45Choose the correct gerund/infinitive: Everyone likes ..... when they have got some success.

46Do you often practise ..... English? A. speaking B. to speak C. speak D. spoke

47Choose the correct variant.I couldn't imagine ..... another instrument.

48Find the mistake: Both Mai and Linh detest to wait for their friends under the rain.

49Choose the right answer.Fill in the gaps using passive gerunds and infinitives.Katya remembers ..... (tell about) the project.

50She doesn't mind ..... (run) when the weather is good.

51Choose the sentence that contains a gerund phrase.

52Would you mind ..... me a hand?

53Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence:After playing her flute, my sister shared her exciting news.

54Ted mentioned ..... his colleagues a treat but he soon forgot.

55Choose the correct form (V-ing or to-V) to complete the sentence: My mother often avoids ..... during the rush hour.

56Most people hate ..... housework but it is necessary.

57I remember ..... to my first live concert when I was a teenager. (go)

58I often see my neighbour ..... (drive) to work.

59He admitted ..... on his girlfriend.

60I don't mind ..... (lend) some money to my friends.

61Observe the picture and complete the sentence using the correct option.