Exercise 2. Use the gerund of the verb in brackets.
They denied the money. (steal)
I dont enjoy . very much. (drive)
Has it stopped . yet? (rain)
Why do you keep me questions? (ask)
Please stop me questions. (ask)
One of the boys admitted the window. (break)
Ann was having dinner when the phone rang. She didnt answer the phone, she just carried on .. (eat)
Are you fond of ? (play tennis)
The baby began .. in the middle of the night. (cry)
Why do you avoid .. me? (see)
We insist on .. him there at once. (send)
You never mentioned to them on the subject. (speak)
I dont remember ever .. you. (see)
Exercise 3. Complete the sentences using the construction need + gerund of the following verbs: think about; clean; cut; empty; redecorate; lighten; change.
Her jacket is dirty. It __
The grass is very long. It __
The room isnt very nice. It __
The screws are loose. They __
The bin is fall. It __
Its a difficult problem. It __
The radio isnt working. Thebatteries __
Exercise 4. Complete the sentences using by + gerund. Use one of the following verbs: drive too fast; harrow too much money; break a window; put some posters up on the walls; stand on a chair; turn a key; not eat property; read more.
She made herself ill __
The burglars got into the house __
You can improve your English __
I was able to reach the top shelf__
You start the engine of a car __
Kevin got himself into financial difficulty __
You can put peoples lives in danger __
We made the room look nicer __
Exercise 5. Make sentences with worth + ing or not worth + ing. Choose one of these verbs: consider; keep; read; repair; see; visit; go to bed; take a taxi
It was so late when we got home, it was __
I live only a short walk from here, so its __
The film isnt very good. It is __
It would cost too much to repair this watch. It is __
If you have time, you should go to the museum, it is __
Its quite an interesting article in the paper today. It is __
Its an interesting suggestion. It is __
We can throw these old clothes away. Theyare __
Exercise 6. Complete each sentence using gerund.
1. Our neighbours apologized for ___ so much noise.
2. I feel lazy. I dont feel like __ any work.
3. I wanted to go out alone but Joe insisted on __ with me.
4. Im fed up with my job. Im thinking of__ something else.
5. We have decided against __ a new car because we cant really afford it.
6. The weather was extremely bad and this prevented us from __ out.
7. I hope you write to me soon. Im looking forward to __ from you.
8. The man who has been arrested is suspected of____ a false passport.
9. I think you should apologize to Sue for ___ so rude to her.
10. Im sorry I cant come to your party but thank you very much for __ me.
Exercise 7. Complete the sentences using a preposition + gerund of the following verbs: cause; pay; escape; pass the exam; interrupt; tell; live; play; solve; spend; walk; help.
It took us a long time but we succeeded __ this problem.
Ive always dreamed __ in a small house by the sea.
The driver of another car accused me ___ the accident.
There was a fence around the lawn to stop people __ on the grass.
Forgive me __ you but may I ask you something?
Where are you thinking __ your holiday this year?
The guards were not able to prevent the prisoner ___
I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted __ me.
Im sorry weve had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow. I was really looking forward ___