Verb Gerund PatternsSet 57

1..... is a bad habit which is harmful to your health.
2I'm ..... in Anturan this week.
3They had trouble ..... our house.
4Your windows need ..... at least once a year.
5They are tired of ..... the same thing.
6Complete:"Sam ..... (not / swim) in the lake."
7The sun was ..... brightly when we started our flight.
8Think about ..... regularly.
9..... every day is good for your health.
10I like taking pictures, going to museums, and ..... at local stores.
11Most children love ..... sport in the park.
12I can't believe you're really ..... a triathlon next week.
13Fill in the blank with the correct word: ..... (Hint: Present tense, in the process of stepping).
14What is Paul doing?
15College admissions is an important process that students undergo during their upperclass years. It involves applying to various colleges and universities with the aim of having secured admission into a program of study.
16Is playing is a verb
17I ..... of being in a band.
18Do you ..... your old high school friends?
19What is the present participle in this sentence? I am going to the concert.
20My dad insisted on ..... me the money for the tickets.
21I really ..... practicing speaking English.
22Fill in the blank with the correct gerund: Alejandra and Jairo were found guilty of ..... in restricted areas.
23She loves (dance) to her favorite songs.
24He is ..... a movie.
25The factory denied contaminating the river though it was alleged by the indigenous residing by the river. (FINDING A MISTAKE)
26The A.I. expert wanted to have his assistant ..... the newly-made robot.A. activate B. activated C. activating D. to activate
27Find the Gerund.I'm thinking of painting my house.
28Which of the following is a present participial phrase describing a quasar?A quasar is a supermassive black hole that is ..... energy.
29Advances in technology have made information ..... much faster than before.
30I regret ..... Mary about the weddding.
31Gerund verbal phrases act like .....
32Choose the verb after which you'll use-ing form in verb pattern (V+Ving):
33I ..... going to ..... next Wednesday.
34Complete the sentence: He is looking forward to ..... (travel) to Europe.
35Which verb is usually before a verb+ing?
36Fill in the blank: I enjoy ..... in the sea.
37You ..... cleaning the house.
38George enjoys ..... in the sea.
39SHE PREFERS ..... (GO) TO THE MOVIE THEATER.
40A manager does ..... for the future.
41Try + .....: do sth as an experiment to solve a problem
42Mother is ..... a letter. (type)
43The two friends enjoyed ..... (go) shopping.
44What are the verbs in the following sentences?I continued working on my Science project.
45Generally, Jack's uncle doesn't mind ..... the housework, but he hates to do the cooking.
46Choose the correct option: He didn't mind ..... my bike.
47Kelly avoids ..... in the evenings alone.
48I recommend ..... the customer before making changes.
49..... four years in the country, he came back healthier than ever.
50I loved my older brother dearly when we were small, but ..... to him!
51This sentence is "correct" or "incorrect" ?He is gift-wrapping them for me.
52I admitted .....
53At PolyU, I enjoy
54Why do you waste your time ..... what other people think?
55I'm not used to ..... up this early.
56I/ enjoy/ play / sports/ because/ it/ good/ health.
57He (not mind) (do) housework
58After 'like we usually use
59My younger brother is looking forward ..... the diary because it is a very good book.
60Choose the correct form of the verb. We are looking forward to ..... out at the weekend.
61I think I hear someone ..... the back window. Do you hear it, too?