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

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