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1I started ..... English when I was four.

2When I was a child I couldn't stop ..... my nails.

3"Come ..... with us next Saturday", said Jack.

4What is the gerund verb in the following sentence?I love running outside and I hate running on the treadmill.

5I don't mind ..... you with your homework. (help)

6I really enjoy ..... new languages and I'd like to learn Italian soon.

7Liz started ..... 3 years ago.

8I can't stand ..... in traffic for hours.

9Which sentence uses give up correctly?

10Sophia says, "I like partying with my friends on the weekend." What is the function of the gerund in her sentence?

11Identify the gerund in the sentence: She's used to writing under pressure.

12Would she mind ..... us some feedback?

13I can't help ..... (worry) about her traveling abroad on her own.

14Kate loves (hang out) ..... with her friends on her birthday

15I'll do the cooking when I have finished ..... the floor.

16They like ..... more than ..... A. to go to the cinema-to visit the museum B. go to the cinema-visit the museum C. going to the cinema-visiting the museum D. went to the cinema-visited the museum

17Bluetooth was named after a Viking king who believed in good ..... (communicate).

18They played .....

19What disadvantages of docters using patients' stories does dr gibbens identify?

20I dislike ..... (do) the dishes after every meal.

21Choose one mistake in the sentence: I find (A) carve eggshells (B) boring because (C) it takes a lot of time (D) to complete one shell.

22Choose the correct nominalization: We made the suggestion that we should change the date of the meeting.

23My father advised changing the password regular.

24Dan enjoys ..... science fiction.

25What time will you finish .....?

26If the computer doesn't work, try ..... it off and on again. (turn)

27If you drop your phone in water, try ..... (put) it in rice to absorb the water.

28My workmate suggested ..... a story about refugees.

29I keep .....

30Benjamin enjoys ..... to his music on his iPhone.

31Which option is false?

32You must avoid ..... out if you have fever.

33She is thinking of ..... a car.

34Analyze the function of the verbal phrase: "He loves playing the guitar."

35Monotransitive V (Od)-Non-finite clause As objectFill in the blank with the correct form: John denied ..... stolen the money.

36The little boy admitted ..... the money.

37I gave up (to look) for my keys.

38EXERCISE 4: Complete the following using by + a gerund or gerund phrase to express how something is done.8. Alex caught my attention .....

39I dislike ..... for long hours at the dentist's.

40I suggest ..... some money for poor children.

41I should ..... the house. If not, it will be dirty.

42EXERCISE 1:IDENTIFYING GERUND PHRASES. Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence.The most amusing event, catching a greased pig, was the highlight of the fair.

43She adores ..... with young children. (work)

44EXERCISE 6: Complete each sentence with any appropriate gerund.4. The police officer told him to stop, but the thief kept .....

45Simon Yates felt like .....

46I highly recommend ..... the ferry because its a relaxing trip over the water.

47Complete the sentences with the best answer: My father likes ..... TV in his free time.

48Identify the gerund phrase.We were noticing people's character by their way of eating jelly beans.

49Look at the following sentence:My brother practiced kicking the ball into the goal. What purpose does the word "kicking" serve in the sentence?

50I don't mind ..... long hours because I love my job.

51Identify the gerund in the sentence: She enjoys swimming in the lake.

52Verbo construir, fabricar, hacer con ING-make

53The council considers ..... vehicles from the city center to relieve traffic jams and air pollution.

54My mum doesn't mind ..... me from school every day.

55How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?The committee approved raising funds through a community event, which they believed would bring people together to support the local shelter.

56"He wants the beef burger with cheese, and I think I'll have the same". Is a verbal substitution example?

57I told Erika that I miss ..... in London.

58Use the right word: Don't waste time .....

59In the 1800's botanist Asa Gray worked to describe and classifying the plants found in North America.

60I enjoy baking.

61The children enjoy ..... on fishing trips.