Ex. 290. Use the Gerund of the verb in brackets in the active or passive voice
1. Why do you avoid _____________________(to speak) to me? 2. She tried to avoid _____________________________(to speak) to. 3. The doctor insisted on ____________________(to send) the sick man to hospital. 4. The child insisted on _________________________(to send) home at once. 5. He showed no sign of ______________________ (to recognize) me. 6. He showed no sign of _____________________________(to surprise). 7. He had a strange habit of ______________________(to interfere) in other people’s business. 8. I was angry of _____________________________(to interrupt) every other moment. 9. So I see. You are good at __________________(to make) yourself at home. 10. He looked forward to ___________________(to meet) his parents. 11. He hated _________________(to remind) people of their duties or_____________________ (to remind) of his. 12. The operator can set the machine in motion by __________________(to push) the button or by ______________________(to press) the pedal. 13. Raymond didn’t like ______________________(to call) Ray. 14. Do you mind ______________________(to examine) the list? 15. I appreciate ____________________________(to invite) to your house. 16. He tried to avoid _______________________________(to see).
Ex. 291. Use the Gerund of the verb in brackets in any appropriate form.
1. I don’t enjoy _________________________(laugh) at by other people. 2. Letters were no use: he had no talent for __________________(to express) himself on paper. 3. The boys were punished for ____________________________(to break) the window. 4. He suddenly stopped _________________(to read). There was no point in ____________________(to go on) now. 5. That’s an interesting question. I don’t recall ever ______________________(to ask) that question before. 6. I’m still hungry in spite of ______________________(to eat) four sandwiches. 7. He complained of _______________________________(to give) a very small room at the back of the hotel. 8. It’s no good ______________________(to deny) it. 9. Since Tom was his best friend he helped him without ______________________(to ask). 10. The boy was very thirsty in spite of _________________________(to drink) a big cup of tea. 11. The apples on the tree need _______________________(to pick). 12. She admitted _______________________________(to steal) the money. 13. He apologized for __(not to invite) Jack to the party. 14. The baby went to sleep a few minutes after ____________________________(to feed). 15. Try and help the nurse by _____________________(to keep) quiet and tidy. 16. In spite of _______________________________(not to prepare) his homework Nick went to school. 17. He got into the house by __________________(to climb) through a window, without ____________________________(to see) by anyone. 18. John mentioned about __________________________(to enter) the University. 19. Mary was chosen to feel the vacancy. She was very pleased __________________________ (to choose). 20. The little girl never gets tired of ___________________(to ask) her mother questions, but her mother often gets tired of __________________________(to ask) so many questions. Ex. 292. Change the sentences using the Gerund after the verbs to need, to want, to require, to deserve and the adjective worth.
Examples: You should repair your car. Your car needs repairing. You should buy these shoes. These shoes are worth buying.
1. It’s high time to dust the carpet, Jane. ____________ 2. Oh, dear! You mustn’t drink the water. Filter it first. ________________________________ 3. Don’t forget to invite them to the party. ___________ 4. You should polish your shoes. ___________________ 5. It’s high time to have your hair cut. _______________ 6. You shouldn’t speak of this matter at the meeting. ___ 7. This film is rather boring. You’d better go to the cinema next week _____________________ 8. You should clean your coat. ____________________ 9. It’ll be useful if you see this exhibition. ___________ 10. You should water the roses and cut off the dead branches. ____________________________
Ex. 293. Answer the following questions according to the example.
Example: What did they speak of? (buy a house in Spain). They spoke of buying a house in Spain.
1. What did she accuse her maid of? (steal a golden ring) ___________ 2. What are you thinking of? (move to a new flat) ___________ 3. Are there any things he approves of? (play tennis and chess) ___________ 4. What do you suspect him of? (tell lies all the time) ___________ 5. What did she succeed in? (find a rich husband) ___________ 6. What did she complain of? (be cheated in the shop) ___________ 7. What are you looking forward to? (see the New Year in) ___________ 8. What does he insist on? (start at once) ___________
9. What will she agree to? (spend holidays in the country) ___________ 10. What is your younger brother fond of? (play computer games) ___________
Ex. 294. Insert prepositions where necessary.
1. Alice isn’t interested _________ looking for a new job. 2. You are capable _________ doing better work. 3. She was afraid __________ going on public transport. 4. He was looking forward ____________ taking the tickets. 5. Newton, the famous scientist, was sometimes engaged ______ working out difficult problems. 6. Try to avoid _________ making him angry. 7. Is there anything here worth ________buying? 8. I’m very sorry ________ being late. It was very good of you to wait for me. 9. I have no objections ________ hearing your story again. 10. We had difficulty _______ finding a parking place. 11. He surprised us all _________ going away _________saying “Good bye”. 12. Please forgive me _______ interrupting you but would you mind _________ repeating that last sentence? 13. There’s no point ________ arriving half an hour early. We’d only have to wait. 14. I’m accused ________ having a big breakfast every morning. 15. The weather is awful tonight. I don’t blame you ________ not wanting to go to the meeting. 16. Who is responsible _______ washing dishes after dinner? 17. The angry look on his face stopped me _________ speaking my mind. 18. I wish you do something to help, instead ________ standing there giving advice. 19. I’m accustomed _________ having a big breakfast. 20. You should take advantage ________ living here. 21. He showed us how to get to his house _______ drawing a map. 22. Mrs. Grant insisted ________ knowing the whole truth. 23. In addition ________ going to school full-time, Sam has a part-time job. 24. Where should we go for dinner tonight? Would you object ______ going to an Italian restaurant? 25. The thief was accused _______ stealing a woman’s purse. 26. I’m not very good _______ learning languages. 27. How ________ playing tennis tomorrow? 28. She must be fed up _________ studying. 29. This knife is only ________ cutting bread. 30. Tom prefers working _______ doing nothing.
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