5. Supply Gerund forms for the words in brackets.

1. The baby started crying when he woke up, and went on (cry) all the morning.

2. He didn’t want to lose any more money, so he gave up (play) cards. 3. Imagine (keep) a snake as a pet! 4. Please go on (write); I don’t mind waiting. 5. He offered to buy my old car, if I didn’t mind (wait) a month for the money. 6. At first I enjoyed (listen) to him, but after a while I got tired of hearing the same story again and again. 7. My watch keeps (stop). – That’s because you keep (forget) to wind it up. 8. I suggest (telephone) the hospitals before asking the police to look for him. 9. Where is Ann? – She is busy (do) her homework. 10. Let’s go for a swim. – What about (go) for a drive instead? 11. I intended to go to the cinema yesterday, but my friend told me the film wasn’t worth (see). 12. Do you feel like (go) to a film or shall we stay at home? 13. It’s no use (ask) children to keep quiet. They can’t help (make) noise. 14. I am tired of (do) the same thing all the time.

6. Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary.

1. She showed no intention … leaving. 2. He didn’t object … being examined. 3. I was not used … driving a big car through crowded streets. 4. How can I prevent her … going there? 5. I thanked him again … lending me the car. 6. He had never had much difficulty … getting jobs. 7. Jones insisted … shaking hands. 8. Unfortunately I haven’t succeeded … making much impression on you. 9. I shall look forward … seeing your book. 10. After all I’m personally responsible … bringing you back safe and sound. 11. What are your reasons to accuse her … taking the papers? 12. Everything depends … being on the spot. 13. Quite late, when he was on the point … going upstairs, the door bell rang.

7. Complete the sentences using the Gerund.

1. My brother is fond of classic music, he enjoys …. 2. When the weather is fine, I like …. 3. We shall have our vacation in July, everybody looks forward to …. 4. My son’s friends are leaving for the Caucasus. I don’t object to …. 5. Though the scientist was tired, he went on …. 6. My sister doesn’t like skating, she prefers … 7. The article is very long, it seems, she will never finish …. 8. You will enjoy this opera, it’s worth …. 9. The model is quite new, I wonder when they started ….

10. The transaction seems profitable, our company is interested in … 11. The floor is covered with dust; it needs …. 12. Mary was pleasantly surprised at …. 13. We didn’t mind …. 14. She insisted on …. 15. He left the room without ….

8. Put the verb in brackets into correct form: gerund or infinitive.

1. I'm thinking of (go) to Brazil. 2. You cannot live without (do) such stupid things. 3. He isn't good at (drive) his car. 4. Try to avoid (lose) your temper. 5. He seems (know) everything about it. 6. It's no use (cry) over spilt milk. 7. Would you mind (repeat) your threat? 8. You should practise (say), "Red little lorry, yellow little lorry." 9. It is useless (argue) with him. He won't listen to any reason.10. They were advised (take) a packed lunch. 11. Do you think it's worth (see) this film? 12. If you want (lose) weight, try (eat) less. 13. It's forbidden (smoke) here. 14. I'm not keen on (work) late. 15. I'm not very fond of (shop). 16. He managed (calm) her by promising to return soon. 17. Mary is crazy about (take) photographs. 18. In Arabia the usual way of (travel) is by camel.

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