Identify the gerund in each sentence.

Example: Christine and Ricky enjoy reading ancient Greek classics

Name :

1) Studying the booming bald eagle population of New York

excites Allan.
2) Visiting the museum in Long Island City was a refreshing
learning experience.
3) In football, heading the ball is ideal when receiving long aerial
passes.
4) Brandon couldn’t catch many fish because he was not good at
choosing bait.
5) Kimberly’s most loved pastime is traveling to exotic
destinations.
6) Few teachers I know are as good at teaching English grammar
as Ms. Peterson.
7) Jessica and his brother enjoy listening to Grandma’s
fascinating bedtime stories.
8) The committee is meeting to discuss cracking down on
restaurants
9) Norman loathes spending a lot of money on clothes.
10) What makes my father really happy is helping people in
need.
Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. ____
complain / become / sell / play / cheat / eat/ lie / tell / work / get /
leave / write / do / wake / have /
He admitted ........................... on the test.
You should avoid ............................... so much meat.

Please, consider ............................. your house if you need money.

I detest ...................... up when it's dark outside.

She denied ................................. the taxi without paying.

I enjoyed ........................ on the beach all day.

My sister fancies ................................ a pop star.

We finished ................................. our essays before noon.

The job in the supermarket involved ............................ at night.

I don't mind ...................... homework. Ha, ha.

My colleague kept ............................... all the time. It was annoying.

I took my umbrella. I didn't want to risk ......................... wet.

She practised ............................ the piano all day.

I really appreciate ......................... your advice.

She couldn't resist ......................... us what she'd found out