Answers to Exercise on Gerunds Ex 1-11

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Passage A Although she had given her parents as much money as possible doing/ having doneover the past five years, Jane regretted not do more for them. 1.

stoppedShe was angry at herself for having stop seeing them for so many 2. Havingyears. Have dissuaded them from coming to visit her on the 3. weekends, she now only saw them during the holidays. 4. deterring/ having deterredAlthough at first she denied deters them from coming, she 5.

having

now admitted has discouraged them from coming on their 6. weekly visits.

Passage B doingJames is devoted to do whatever he thinks is right. He likes 1. to participate in all kinds of events, like rallies and marches. 2. savingHe is committed to saved people, animals, and the environment. 3. becomingHe is close to become the president of at least two groups that fight 4. workingfor human rights. He became used to work for good causes when 5. he was introduced to them by his mother. Now, he is so 6. helpingaccustomed to help people he does not remember how to help 7.

himself. 8.

Passage C Dear Sally, talkingIt is not fair when you avoid talk to me in the corridor at 1.

answeringschool, when you avoid answer my phone calls, and postpone 2. playingplay video games with me after class. I cannot imagine being 3. seeinglate to meet you ever again, because that would mean not see 4. you for even a longer time. I have considered buying flowers 5. watching

for you because I cannot stand watch you pass me every day. 6.

sayingwithout said hello. 7. thinkingI can’t help think about you all the time, and I know I will not 8. callingbe able to resist call you every night for the rest of my life. 9. takingI fancy take you to dinner at a romantic restaurant; I do not mind 10. payingpaid for a very expensive meal. Sally, I can’t imagine 11. livinglive without you! 12. Love, John.

Exercise 2 Fill in the following blanks with suitable word(s)Melinda is used to ___________ (travel), so she becomes quickly accustomed to new cities and towns whenever she takes a trip. She likes to ___________ (travel) alone, because she will not be confined to ___________ (do) what everyone else wants to do. She is devoted to _______________ (learn) at least a few words in every language, and is committed to __________ (meet) friends from all over the world. Her travels are not confined to places that have nice hotels and restaurants. She makes an effort to get used to ____________ (stay) in very cheap places where she has the chance to meet interesting people.

travelling

travel doing

learning

meeting

staying

Exercise 3 1. Do you remember ______________ (feel) frightened during the

storm?2. Did you remember _____________ (wash) your clothes? 3. Don’t forget ___________ (go) to the store. 4. She can’t remember ___________ (see) anything unusual last week. 5. Remember _____________ (take) your medicine three times per day.6. Remember _____________ (knock) on the door before going in. 7. Do you remember ______________ (play) table tennis with my

younger brother when we were young? 8. The dog is hungry. It needs __________ (feed). 9. The plants are dying. They need __________ (water). 10. The furniture is dusty. It needs __________ (dust). 11. The bathroom sink is broken. It needs _____________ (repair).

feeling

washing/ to wash

to go seeing

to take to knock

playing

feeding watering

dusting repairing

Exercise 4(1) Match the sentence halves in Column A with those in Column B by writing the letter in the space provided.

Column A

1 We should stop him from

2 He is remarkable when it comes to

3 The transportation

system deters people from

4 He is devoted to

5 We tried to dissuade him from smoking

6 I am looking forward to

7 The police tried to keep the criminal from

8. She is not used to

Column B

A serving her. He will do anything she

wants.B owning and driving their

own automobile.

C escaping.

D joining the triads.

E having to study so hard.

F but he lit a cigarette anyway.

G visiting them.

H watching movies. He has seen four in the past two days.

C/ D / H

H

B

A

F

G

C

E

Exercise 4 (2)

Column A

1 She denies

2 I like watching football,

3 We will be leaving

4 The police, having arrested

5 He denies having cheated

6 I do not like eating

7 We are responsible for planning

8 He does not mind driving us

9 I like going

10 They look forward to being

Column B

A in the exam.

B in about ten minutes.

C invited to the beach.

D having lied to her father.

E out to clubs.

F the surprise party.

G Thai food. It is too spicy.

H but playing it is better.

I to the country because he is going there anyway.

J the criminal, took him to the station.

DHB

J

A

G

F

I

E

C

Exercise 5Express these sentences in a different way, using the words in brackets.

1. Please don’t continue to remind him of his mistake. (keep on)

2. It is silly to worry about such an unimportant matter. (worrying)

3. The motorist did not hit the dog. (avoided)

Please don’t keep on reminding him of his mistake.

It is silly worrying about such an unimportant matter.

The motorist avoided hitting the dog.

4. Don’t talk in this room! (No)

5. Is she capable of solving the problem? (able)

6. Please will you wait a moment? (mind)

7. Don’t argue with him any more. (stop)

8. I do not want to wear a tie in hot weather. (opposed)

9. Is she still determined to go home without medical treatment? (insist)

No talking in this room!

Is she able to solve the problem?

Would you mind waiting for a moment?

Stop arguing with him.

I am opposed to wearing a tie in hot weather.

Does she still insist on going home without medical treatment?

Exercise 6 Express these sentences in a different way. Try to retain the meaning of the original sentence but use the words given in brackets. Make any changes which are necessary.

1. It was difficult for me to persuade him that he was wrong. (difficulty)

2. It gives me great pleasure to introduce tonight’s speaker. (I have)

3. He is able to repair the machine by himself. (capable)

4. He likes to tease other people. (fond of)

5. We had great difficulty in finding Mary’s house. (very difficult)

I have difficulty (in) persuading him that he was wrong.

I have great pleasure (in) introducing tonight’s speaker.

He is capable of repairing the machine by himself.

He is fond of teasing other people.

It was very difficult to find Mary’s house.

6. The accused man said that he had not threatened the policeman. (denied)

7. The policemen did not allow anybody to enter the burning building. (prevented)

8. My uncle said it would be a good idea if we went to a restaurant for lunch. (suggested)

9. Mary does not like wearing shoes with very high heels. (cannot stand)

10. The man admitted that he had attempted to rob the bank. (confessed)

The accused man denied having threatened the policeman.

The policemen prevented anybody (from) entering the burning building.

My uncle suggested going to a restaurant for lunch.

Mary cannot stand wearing shoes with very high heels.

The man confessed to having attempted to rob the bank.

Exercise 7Express these sentences in a different way, using the words in brackets.Make any changes which are necessary.

1. I do not intend to buy a new car this year. (intention)

2. Peter managed to repair the radio. (succeeded)

3. Most of my friends like to go for a picnic on Cheung Chau. (enjoy)

4. There are many ways to solve this problem. (methods)

5. Mary’s parents did not allow her to go to the cinema. (prevent)

I have no intention of buying a new car this year.

Peter succeeded in repairing the radio.

Most of my friends enjoy going for a picnic on Cheung Chau.

There are many methods of solving this problem.

Mary’s parents prevented her (from) going to the cinema.

6. It’s no good to have a flat which is much larger than you need. (no use)

7. Mr. Lim demanded to see the station sergeant. (insisted on)

8. I am pleased to introduce our guest speaker. (much pleasure)

9. It was not difficult for her to find the right shop. (difficulty)

10. Would you be kind enough to take this letter to Mr Lam? (mind)

It’s no use having a flat which is much larger than you need.

Mr. Lim insisted on seeing the station sergeant.

I have much pleasure (in) introducing our guest speaker.

She had no difficulty (in) finding the right shop.

Would you mind taking this letter to Mr Lam?

Exercise 8: Gerunds

1. It is difficult for her to write English beautifully. (difficulty)

2. Tom is able to jump 5 meters. (a. capable; b. ability)

a.

b.

3. It gives me great pleasure to meet you. (start with “I”)

Transform the following sentences using the words given.

She has difficulty (in) writing English beautifully.

Tom is capable of jumping 5 meters.

Tom has the ability to jump 5 meters.

I have great pleasure (in) meeting you.

4. You should continue to try your best. (keep on)

5. Please will you call back later? (mind)

6. She likes to make fun of other people. (fond of)

7. John said it would be a good idea if we went for lunch now. (suggested)

8. My family like to go on picnics. (enjoy)

9. I did not want to see her. (avoided)

You should keep on trying your best.

Would you mind calling back later?

She is fond of making fun of other people.

John suggested going for lunch now.

My family enjoy going on picnics.

I avoided seeing her.

Exercise 9: Gerunds & Infinitives1. ______________________________ TV is my entertainment in the evening.2. ______________________________ is exciting.3. ______________________________ physical exercise is good for your health.4. ______________________________ can help me keep fit.5. ______________________________ kite is great fun.6. Listening ______________________________ is relaxing.7. I am busy ________________________________ my homework.8. Do you manage ______________________ (finish) your homework by tomorrow?9. Would you ____________________ (close) the window?10. It’s late in the evening Idea given: we – go – home

a. ___________________________________________ b. ___________________________________________ c. ___________________________________________ d. ___________________________________________ e. I suggest _______________________________________________

Watching

Playing softball

Doing

Working out

Flying

to musicdoing

to finish

mind closing

I suggest we go home.

I suggest that we should go home.

I suggest that we go home.

I suggest we should go home.

going home.

11. She is fond _________________________ (sing).12. She burst __________________________ (cry) when she heard the bad news.13. I prefer watching TV to ______________________ (do) homework.14. Miss Ho scolded me ___________ not ______________ (do) my assignment.15. We congratulated her _______________________ (pass) the exam.16. The boy risked _______________________ (knock) down because he crossed the road carelessly.17. I wonder why she avoided _______________________ (see) me.18. The sign reads, “No_______________________.”19. ____________________________________ (eat-train) is prohibited.20. I hate ___________________________ (treat) like a child.21. Would you like _____________________________ (join) us?22. What led you ______________________________ (think) she was wrong?

of singing

out cryingdoing

for doingon passing

being knocked

seeing

being treatedto join

to think

smokingEating on the train

23. We succeeded _______________________________ (win) the contest.24. It is very nice ______________ you_________________ (help) me.25. I want ___________________________ (see) the manager now.26. Mary is good ___________________________ the piano.27. Are you afraid __________________________ the exam?28. He walked away without ___________________________ (look) back.29. We are against _________________________ (put) off the meeting.30. Why do you keep _________________________ at me like that?31. The student denied _________________________________ (steal) the money.32. Mr. Chan insisted ___________________________ (pay) the bill.33. Can you stop _______________________ (make) so much noise?34. Betty is keen ____________________________ (travel).

in winning

of to helpto see

at playing

of taking/of failinglooking

putting

having stolen

on payingmaking

on travelling

(on) looking

Exercise 10: Gerunds, Infinitives & Participles

Fill in the following blanks with the hints given. You may need to add a preposition in some sentences.

1. I’m going for tea. Would you like __________________ (join) me?2. _______________ (play) basketball helps me _________________

(grow) taller. 3. _______________ (listen) light music is __________________

(relax). 4. Would you mind ____________________ (turn) off the air-

conditioner? Her body is __________________ (shake). 5. They are busy ___________________ (prepare) for the exam.6. It is no good ________________(argue) with her. She won’t

_______________ (listen). 7. Today is a holiday. I need not _______________ (go) to school. 8. She prefers ______________(go) to the cinema. 9. I forget ______________ (bring) my notebook. 10. ______________ (hear) the bad news, she could not help

______________(cry).

to joinPlaying grow

Listening to relaxing

turningshaking

preparing

arguinglisten

go

goingto bring

Hearingcrying

11. I dare not __________________ (watch) a horror film because it is too _________________ (frighten).

12. Do you remember _______________(tell) Mary the answer? If not, why did she ____________ (know) the answer?

13. Your hair needs ________________ (cut). It’s ________________ (touch) your shoulder.

14. Remember ______________ (put) the ice- cream cake into the refrigerator. 15. Susan likes _______________ (plant) flowers. It is her hobby. 16. “Stop ______________ (talk)!” the teacher shouted. 17. Terry managed ________________ (finish) the composition in time. 18. Does your mother let you ____________ (go) _____________ (camp)?19. The girl is made _______________ (finish ) the work before she can

____________ (go) to bed. 20. You’re sick. You had better _______________ (go) _______________ (see) a

doctor.

watchfrightening

telling

knowto be cut touching

to putplanting

talkingto finish

go campingto finish

gogo to see

Exercise 11Choose the best answer.

1 A boy ran into the road from behind a parked car. As a result, the taxi-driver could not avoid……..him down.a knockingb to knockc knocked

2 The shop assistant failed …… Mary to buy the ring. a. at persuade b. with persuading c. persuade d. to persuade

3 The current is too strong, so John dare not … across the harbour.

a. swimming b. to swim c. swim d. swims

4 Asbestos has the ability …..heat, so it is very useful but it is dangerous to use.a of withstandingb withstoodc to withstand

5 You must give up ……cigarettes.a. smokingb. to smokec. to eat

6 You must practise…the piano if you want to succeed. a. to play b. playing c. having played

7 I wonder why Mary avoids ….us a. see b. to see c. seeing

8 Mary has gone to commercial school ….. shorthand and typing.

a. to learn b. for learning c. to be learnt

9 Mr. Cheung does not intend… them. a. to help b. helped c. helping

10. You ought to change your way…and try to be more courteous. a. to speak b. of speaking c. to speaking

11. That book is not worth….. a. to read b. reading c. to be read

12. It is no use…a baby in that way. It is too young to understand.

a. punishing b. to punish c. punished

13. Thank you for telling me where the shop is. I had no difficulty …..it

a. to find b. to locate c. in finding

14. What’s the use… more money than you need? a. to have b. have c. of having

15. We have much pleasure…a cheque in payment of the attached invoice.

a. in enclosing b. to enclose c. enclosed

16. I’m sorry I made a mistake but I’m not used …dresses. a. to make

b. making c. to making

17. When Mr. Smith speaks too quickly, we listen to him without….. what he is saying.

a. absorb b. to absorb c. absorbing

18. Mr. Chan has no intention…..us. a. of helping

b. to help c. helps

19. Friendship and respect are things which are best obtained by …them to other people.

a. given b. giving c. gave

20. Most businessmen in Hong Kong do not mind borrowing money and …reasonable interest on it.

a. pay b. to pay c. paying

21. Neither money nor influence can stop time… a. from passing b. to pass c. passes

22. Mr. Wong has a large family to support, so he has nothing to do except …. a living and get

food and shelter for them.

a. earning b. for earn c. earn

23. This advice will prevent you…the same mistake again next time. a. to make b. from making c. make

24. I hope you will succeed…Peter to go to Macau with us on Saturday. a. at persuading b. in persuading c. to persuade

25. Did you have any success…to persuade Peter to go with us?

a. to trying b. tried c. in trying

26. I look forward….your friends next Sunday. a. to meeting b. to meet c. will meet

27. Mary always enjoys….Chinese poems into English. a. translating b. to translate c. translates

28. All schools want their students….good results. a. getting b. get c. to get d. got

29. Peter: What are you going to do when you finish Form 5?

John: ……abroad to further my education. a. I think to go

b. I think of going c. I am thinking to go d. I am thinking of going

30. The typhoon prevented aircraft…at Chap Lap Kok. a. land

b. to land c. landed d. from landing