Exercise 11. Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund.

1. They don’t allow (smoke) in here. 2. I am against (make) any complaints. 3. Would you mind (write) your name and address on the back of the cheque? 4. You’d better consult your lawyer before (decide) to buy the property. 5. I don’t enjoy (go) to the dentist. 6. By (work) day and night he succeeded in (finish) the job in time. 7. Try to avoid (make) him angry. 8. The children prefer (watch) TV to (read). 9. It’s no use (cry) over spilt milk. (proverb) 10. It is difficult to get used to (eat) with chopsticks. 11. You can’t make an omelette without (break) eggs. (proverb) 12. He lost much time in (get) to work. 13. I don’t feel like (work); what about (go) to a disco instead? 14. If a thing is worth (do) at all it is worth (do) well. (proverb) 15. If you put your money into that bank you risk (lose) every cent. 16. We are looking forward to (read) your new book. 17. He was fined for (drive) too fast. 18. Stop (argue) and start (work). 19. Is there anything here worth (buy)? 20. If you can’t turn the key try (put) some oil in the lock.

Exercise 12. Complete the sentences of the gerund of a suitable verb.

1. When you have finished the book, you can tell me if it is worth… 2. The secretary asked if I would mind… for a few minutes. 3. I enjoy… delicious food, but I hate… it. 4. This room will look very cheerful once you have finished… it. 5. You should stop… about the examination. 6. The way to learn a language is to practice… it as often as possible. 7. Everyone said how much they had enjoyed… to the speech. 8. It was so funny that I couldn’t resist… at her. 9. She was so happy that she couldn’t help… 10. It is difficult to see how the company can avoid… another loss this year.

Exercise 13. Work in small groups. Practice the sentences as in the model.

Model: I have to cook and wash up.

Well, I like cooking but I hate washing up.

So have I. I enjoy cooking but I don’t care for washing up.

And I don’t mind washing up but I dislike cooking.

1. Hoover carpets and dust the furniture. 2. Answer the door and answer the phone. 3. Look after the baby and share a room with him. 4. Buy fruit at the market and carry it home. 5. Attend classes and do homework. 6. Give the baby his bath and wash his clothes. 7. Drive the car and clean the windows. 8. Walk the dogs and brush them. 9. Take the children to school and hurry to work afterwards. 10. Do the flowers and polish the shoes. 11. Make my beds and clean the rooms. 12. Collect the children from school and supervise their homework. 13. Do the ironing and water the flowers. 14. Visit my mother-in-law and go to work. 15. Go to the beach with the children and play in the sand. 16. Visit my doctor and go to the dentist. 17. Put the children to bed and tidy up after them. 18. Talk to children and teach them French. 19. Date my girl-friend and present her flowers. 20. Visit the parties and give presents.

Exercise 14. Complete the sentences, using gerunds.

Model: I would never think of…

I would never think of cheating you.

1. I wish you’d do something to help instead of … 2. You seem to be very fond of… 3. The boy was severely reprimanded for… 4. They saw no reason for… 5. You must be tired of…6. There are many difficulties involved in… 7. He doesn’t take any interest in… 8. The people were warned of the danger of… 9. Who is responsible for… 10. She was not interested in…11. That company specializes in… 12. My doctor advised me to give up… 13. The prisoner was accused of… 14. By…, the student improved his chances of… 15. The customer left the shop without… 16. Many people get a great deal of satisfaction from… 17. He ran the risk of… 18. We asked a solicitor for advice before… 19. We had to put off… 20. I told him not to bother about…

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