Gerund - With Answers Hala

1.
Read the sentences, underline Gerund and write

the letters corresponding to the following
functions of Gerund: S-subject, DO- direct object,
PO-prepositional object, SC- subject complement:
1. Swimming is a good way of relaxation.
2. Tom enjoys playing football in the yard.
3. I insist on going there right now.
4. My favourite pastime is skating.
5. Pam doesn’t mind using her rollerblades. Remember!
6. You should avoid making mistakes. 1. Gerund is used af-
7. He blamed me for using his report. ter the following verbs:
enjoy, finish, hate, love,
8. I thanked Tim for helping me.
avoid, prefer, mind,
9. He gave up motorcycling last year. deny,
10. Skiing can be very dangerous. involve, keep, practice,
11. Liz apologized for coming very late. reject, can’t help,
12. I believe in winning this competition. like,etc.
13. My hobby is surfing.
2. Gerund is ALWAYS
used after prepositions:
* insist on going there
* give up jogging
* think of visiting
2. Open the brackets using Gerund: * succeed in learning
1. He started _____ (read) the book yesterday. * object to going there
2. Do you mind my _____ (participate) in the * thank for coming
meeting?
3. Instead of ____ (tidy) the room she watched the
film.
4. Fill in the following
4. I’m fond of _____ (help) my friends.
prepositions:
5. _____ (smoke) is very harmful, I think. OF(2)/TO/FOR(2)/ON/UP/WITH
6. He thanked me for _____ (find) his keys. 1. Do you think __ going
7. Pam gave up _____(jog) last year. there in July?
8. After ____ (listen) to music he went to his 2. I can’t agree __ your
friends. going there next week.
9. She likes _____(invite) her friends to the party. 3. Thank you __
10. He finished _____ (write) his letter at midnight. translating this part of
11. Thank you for _____ (help) me. the text.
4. He insisted __
3. Fill in Gerund of the following verbs: collecting money for the
CLIMB/CYCLE/KEEP/SMOKE/PLAY/SURF/SWIM/LOSE/EAT/JOG
hospital.
1. Ben is fond of _____ the mountains.
5. Bob gave __ smoking
2. _____ fit is very important for our health.
and his parents were
3. Have you ever thought of _____ in summer?
happy.
4. I prefer ______ healthy food.
6. I look forward __
5. Pam gave up _____ last year.
seeing you very soon.
6. _____ football is very exciting.
7. He accused Tim __
7. Do you like ______ the bike?
stealing money.
8. He hates _____ the games.
8. Kate apologized __
9. Liz stared _____ in the pool last year.
being very rude with her
10. _____ is not allowed here.
parents yesterday.
KEY:
1. Read the sentences, underline Gerund and write

the letters corresponding to the following
functions of Gerund: S-subject, DO- direct object,
PO-prepositional object, SC- subject complement:
1. Swimming is a good way of relaxation. S
2. Tom enjoys playing football in the yard. DO
3. I insist on going there right now. PO
4. My favourite pastime is skating. SC
5. Pam doesn’t mind using her rollerblades. DO
6. You should avoid making mistakes. DO
7. He blamed me for using his report. PO
8. I thanked Tim for helping me. PO
9. He gave up motorcycling last year. PO
10. Skiing can be very dangerous. S
11. Liz apologized for coming very late. PO
12. I believe in winning this competition. PO
13. My hobby is surfing. SC
2. Open the brackets using Gerund:

1. He started reading the book yesterday.
2. Do you mind my participating in the meeting?
3. Instead of tidying the room she watched the
film.
4. I’m fond of helping my friends. 4. Fill in the following
5. Smoking is very harmful, I think. prepositions:
6. He thanked me for finding his keys. OF(2)/TO/FOR(2)/ON/UP/WITH
7. Pam gave up jogging last year. 1. Do you think of going
8. After listening to music he went to his friends. there in July?
9. She likes inviting her friends to the party. 2. I can’t agree with
10. He finished writing his letter at midnight. your going there next
11. Thank you for helping me. week.
3. Thank you for
translating this part of
the text.
3. Fill in Gerund of the following verbs: 4. He insisted on
CLIMB/CYCLE/KEEP/SMOKE/PLAY/SURF/SWIM/LOSE/EAT/JOG collecting money for the
1. Ben is fond of climbing the mountains. hospital.
2. Keeping fit is very important for our health. 5. Bob gave up smoking
3. Have you ever thought of surfing in summer? and his parents were
4. I prefer eating healthy food. happy.
5. Pam gave up _____ last year. 6. I look forward to
6. Playing football is very exciting. seeing you very soon.
7. Do you like cycling the bike? 7. He accused Tim of
8. He hates losing the games. stealing money.
9. Liz stared swimming in the pool last year. 8. Kate apologized for
10. Smoking is not allowed here. being very rude with her
parents yesterday.

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2. Open the brackets using Gerund:

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