Question

Сomplete the sentences, using gerunds.
e.g. A teacher of English must avoid …
A teacher of English must avoid speaking too quickly.
1. When he told the funny joke, we couldn’t stop ... .
2.Would you mind ... the window? Thanks.
3.I would like to have some friends over. I am thinking about ... a dinner party.
4.The weather will get better soon. We can leave as soon as it quits ... .
5.Where are you considering ... your vacation?
6.You have to decide where you want to go to the University next year. You can’t postpone ... this decision much longer.
7.Nick mentioned ... to school with friends instead of taking the bus.
8.I appreciate ... able to study in peace and quiet.
9. The soldier was accused of … .
10. He insisted on … .
11. She didn’t fancy… .
12. They must be sick and tired of … .
13. My doctor advised me to give up… .
14. You ought to think of…, instead of… .
15. I see no reason for not… .
16. There are many difficulties involved in … .
17. He seems to be very fond of … .
18. I would never think of… .
19. By …, the students improved their chances of … .
20. He was told not to bother against… .
21. Who is responsible for … ?
22. I wish you had done something to help, instead of … .

Answer 1

1.laughing
2.opening
3.having
4.raining
5.spending
6.making
7.walking
8.being
9.betraying
10.going to the cinema together
11.learning biology
12.working all day
13.smoking
14.studying, entertaining
15.inviting Ann to a party
16.searching a job
17.painting
18.traveling to another country alone
19. studying, passing exams
20.
21.paying money to employees
22.complaining