Task 5. Use the Gerund from the following list as:
a) Subject
continuing, going, riding, keeping, finding
1. Robinson thought at the time that ... a journal would be an
occupation for my mind. 2. My brother always said that ... is the best
exercise. 3. I’m afraid it’s no use ... this discussion. 4. It’s no use ... over
old ground. 5. ... him there surprised me greatly.
b) Direct object
sitting, opening, hearing, being, doing
2. I remember ... her complain to Joe. 2. The box was stoutly made
and resisted ... . 3. I intend ... it tomorrow. 4. Would you mind ... over
here? 5. Now I had resolved, if possible, to avoid ... alone with any of
these men, these strangers.
c) Prepositional object
shaking, stopping, calling, getting, drinking, missing, dealing, being,
saying, twisting.
1. She was afraid of ... Miller in the crowd. 2. He was fond of ..., “The
superstition of today is the science of yesterday.” 3. Thank you for ... .
4. On the way home Sally insisted on ... in front of our college. 5. I am
assure you I am quite capable of ... with the matter. 6. After that, of
course, I had difficulty in ... off Tom Wells. 7. I am sick and tired of ... tea
without milk.
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