Підручник Англійська мова 9 клас (9-й рік навчання) - О. C. Любченко - Основа 2017 рік

UNIT 1 Mamma, it was summer!

Lesson 2 APPARENT GERUND

Compare the words in italics in the following sentences. Can we say that the same form expresses the same meaning? Do they belong to the same or different parts of sentence?

1) I’m reading a book.

2) Reading is my favourite hobby.

3) The girl reading a book is my sister.

4) My brother hates reading.

5) After reading the note he made a phone call.

Look through the Quick Grammar Aid on p. 16 and decide, which of the words in italics in sentences 1-5 are gerunds, and which are not.

Explain your choice.

2. Complete the sentences with the gerunds formed from the infinitives in brackets.

1) The government encourages (recycle).

2) She is tired of (wash) dishes every night.

3) He understood her (leave) so soon.

4) He went (fish) with his father.

5) He is afraid of (take) the test.

6) Kelly suggested (take) us home.

7) Her reaction to (win) the Oscar was a bit odd.

8) He denied (take) the car.

9) Russell was discouraged by (not win) that match.

10. Sheila is starting (work) there next week.

3. Arrange the words in the following statements in the proper order. Decide, which of the — ing forms are gerunds and which are not. Explain your choice.

1) about / discussing / breaking / Dr. Mortimer’s / walking / were / they / the / news / stick.

2) sitting / has / message /the / room / after / house / been / incoming / Susan / waiting / for / the / in / her / cleaning.

3) lecture / the / on / building / computer / a / centre / by / doctor / presentation / using / was / giving / smoking / in / the / conference / of / the / a.

4. Complete the sentences with corresponding gerunds. Explain each of your choices. Consult the Quick Grammar Aid on p. 16 if you need.

1. They don't mind (wait) outside.

2. I postponed (paint) the wall for the next weekend.

3. Now I understand that (go) to that party was a mistake.

4. Sue enjoys (dance).

5. The advantages of (go) by train were clearly visible.

6. Joshua mentioned (run away) from the police in his story.

7. (Find) them became his main goal.

8. Don presented me a new (fish) rod.

9. He is proud of (be) a member of the team.

10. This dress isn’t worth (buy).

5. Complete the sentences using the gerund form where it is strictly necessary. Explain your choice.

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1. Laura keeps (repeat) the same sentence.

2. He started (shout) at his friends.

3. He forgot (water) the flowers and Mom reminded him about.

4. Diana hates (read) short stories.

5. Sarah can't help (be) so charming.

6. There is no harm in (be) careful.

7. Our Dad continues (work) for this newspaper.

8. I forgot (water) the flowers and watered them one more time

9. Jack completed (fix) the car.

10. He denied (take) my new camera.

6. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use Gerund where necessary. If the two variants (gerund or infinitive) are possible, write down both of them.

1. I don't mind (go) with you. We are going (camp) next week.

2. You mentioned (take) a break.

3. We really recommend (climb) that mountain.

4. My reasons for (accept) the position are well known.

5. Mother returned home and my brothers stopped (fight).

6. I regret (tell) her about it. She told everyone.

7. Donna dislikes (stay) at home alone.

8. Jane keeps (forget) her keys.

9. David is starting (work) there next week.

10. This guy is known for (break) the rules.

11. Nate won the prize for (write) that amazing short story about (travel) to Japan.

12. If he avoids (waste) money that we keep (make) the trip, we plan on (leave) in June.

13. Samantha kept (have) problems with her computer at work, so she suggested (shut) down the computer and (restart) it.

14. She finished (cook) at about four and went for a walk.

15. Don't forget (buy) some bread. We don't have any left.