Verb Gerund PatternsSet 86

1Rewrite:After ..... from the horse back, he was taken to the hospital and had a surgery.
2Which verb should be used in the following sentence? "Learning ice dancing ( ..... ) a commitment."
3I have stopped eating sugar. I ..... sugar again.
4CHOOSE THE RIGHT FORM OF THE VERB + THE ING ENDING put
5I am looking forward to ..... my cousins next week.
6Choose the correct variant: I felt somebody ..... my shoulders.
7Which sentence is correctly structured? A) I enjoy to read books. B) I enjoy reading books. C) I enjoy read books.
8Which suffix can be added to a verb to indicate an ongoing action?
9Some verbs can function as nouns.
10You ..... reading
11Girls, stop ..... GIGGLR .....
12After pospone
13Dina had done a good job, the boss is ..... her
14..... to see famous actors ..... on stage.
15"The La Joya Lobos football team keeps ..... all the games," announced proudly the district's superintendent.
16Identify past progressive tense.
17They avoided ..... late.
18My parents usually allow me ..... out with friends on weekends.
19I spend all day ..... this cake for my sister.
20I am looking forward ..... you and your family again soon.
21He prefers ..... computer games to ..... books.
22Identify the participle in the following sentence:The flying insects were a nuisance for many of the people at the park.
23You shouldn't be scared of .....
24It was very difficult for her (drive) ..... the motorbike.
25Locate the complete verbal phrase and identify its type. Listening to that lecture made me angry.
26I ..... (to buy) a new car, so I can drive you there.
27Choose the correct variant. Baroque architecture was a means of ..... faith in church and in the state.
28What song are you .....?
29Next week everyone ..... the exam.
30Is the red word acting as a verb/part of a verb phrase, or as a participial adjective?The escaping prisoner was caught in his secret tunnel.
31Choose the correct form: I enjoy ..... (to read, reading, read) books.
32I'm sure you'll have no difficulty ..... the exam.
33Has Sabrina ..... Russian?
34..... the road, we found a small cafe.
35(Listen to an actor discussing his hobbies.What does the actor like to do in his free time?)
36Usefulness to people is very important in determining whether or not a material is thought of as a natural resources
37Is the gerund the subject or the object? Having toys is the best part of childhood.
38Is 'running' a verb or an adjective?
39Oscar keeps (hope) ..... and (pray) ..... that things will get better.
40We love ..... by the sea.
41Find the PARTICIPLE.The dancing bear was on display.
42What does Kyle love doing
43After miss
44Dragons .....
45You are writing a story and want to describe someone who is making a sad sound. Which word would you use?
46Identify the verb form of the root word 'create': a) Creation b) Created c) Creating d) Creative
47Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.Paul thinks ..... coins is an interesting hobby.
48The reasons for declaring independence as listed in the Declaration of Independence include; forcing colonist to ..... British troops, for cutting off colonial ....., and for ..... the colonies without their consent.
49My father likes ..... the newspaper very much.
50One of the key goals of Reconstruction was to address the rights and freedoms of African Americans who had been enslaved before the Civil War. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution were passed during this time, abolishing slavery, granted citizenship to African Americans, and ensuring their right to vote.
51Write the ing form of the verbRun
52Which of the following sentences has a participle used correctly?
53The melted chocolate dripped onto the plate.
54He ..... watching films on TV. It's boring.
55I ..... seeing the ocean from my window.
56I like ..... pictures of my family.
57I am reading a new book about ocean animals.
58How do you feel about ..... tonight?
59Choose the gerund in this phrase: "Her hobby is painting."
60My mum has just made me ..... (do) the shopping before the football match.
61We've decided ..... to France for our vacation.