Verb Gerund PatternsSet 46

1Choose the correct present perfect progressive for the following sentence.My friend Sandra ..... a lot to become a teacher.
2Choose the correct use of perfect progressive tense:
3Select the correct form: I look forward to (go) ..... to Brunei. I've never been there before.
4Gerunds can be used as SUBJECTS OR OBJECTS in sentences.
5PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE5. Sara was ..... (run) because she was late for her classes.
6You will ..... very hard tomorrow morning.
7How about ..... to a new place?
8Sometimes, GERUNDS use ED at the end.
9He insisted on ..... the bill.
10Gerunds are used as subjects and after some verbs and prepositions.
11Choose the correct variant.The money will be devoted to ..... the environment.
12The mother is going ..... the house.
13My friend adores ..... time with her cats.
14What about when you're ..... with friends?
15The batteries in the radio need .....
16If you want to say someone is in the process of cleaning, which word should you use?
17The movie made me ..... emotional.
18The children enjoy ..... very much.
19She's ..... (swim) with us at the pool at 4p.m. today because we have already made an appointment.
20Verb patterns: to+ verb or verb+-ingComplete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.I don't mind ..... people about my allergies.
21Give the-ing form of the verb: finish
22I ..... reading story adventure books.
23What is the purpose of a gerund?
24Write the present participle of the verb 'abrir'. Follow the models. Remember to use-ando for-ar verbs and-iendo for-er and-ir verbs.
25Lisa looks really great. She ..... at the fitness center.
26In Vietnam, we follow the tradition of ..... the ancestors.
27Choose the correct variant. Mrs. Smith insisted on ..... to her lawyer.
28Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions It is no use ..... a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight.A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing
29Choose the best option to complete the sentence: She ..... staying at home more than going out.
30A gerund is a pronoun that ends in-ing.
31Juan and Consuelo enjoy many activities. Identify the gerund in the sentence: Swimming and running are great exercises for them.
32He prefers ..... a taxi.
33I can't afford ..... a job at the moment. I really need the money.
34Identify the verbal in the sentence. The new job is baking pies.
35EXERCISE 23: Complete the sentence with an appropriate form of the verb in parentheses.15. Fish don't use their teeth for (chew) ...... They use them for (grab) ....., (hold) ....., or (tear) ..... Most fish (swallow) their prey whole.
36I'm looking forward .....
37I am sorry for ..... late.
38Olga finally admitted (be) ..... responsible for the problem.
39Verb Tense:They have always ..... to the beach for summer vacation.
40"I'd like to speak to Mr Johnson." "Mr Johnson is the gentleman ..... at the desk by the window."
41He's an artistic person-very good at ..... poetry.
42Choose the correct form of the verb in the sentence:We need ..... (study/studying) for the exam.
43The boys began ..... plants and stone from the hole.
44I ..... at 10:00 tomorrow, just in time for the wedding. (nails / do)
45After keep
46Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. We'd be better off spending more time ..... hobbies together. That way we can understand each other more.
47Scientists hope that the ..... of normal genes into the diseased cells will provide a cure.
48What is the gerund form of the verb 'to run'?
49Choose the Future Progressive structure.
50He can't stand ..... to heavy metal.
51She prefers ..... crafts to listening to music
52He dislikes ..... his bedroom.
53Appreciate + ..... Ex: I appreciate ..... (have) the opportunity to discuss these important issues with you.
54What is the "-ing" form of "hop"?
55..... is any activity whereby you perform some work on a thing in order to change it into a more useful form.
56She is ..... her hair.
57Rule for future Continuous
58What is the-ing form of clap?
59..... is my favorite thing to do on the weekends.
60Ms Warren is in charge of making sure that the ..... clients receive everything they need during their stay.
61It did not stop ..... yesterday