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Ex.1. Rewrite each of the following sentences changing it to simple using gerund.
1. I am surprised that he neglected his duty.
2. As soon as he heard the news he wrote me a letter.
3. He will call on us when he hears from me.
4. She can't see well unless she wears spectacles.
5. You may go when you have done the work.
6. I don't mind if you book tickets for the matinee.
7. She was tired because she was sewing all day long.
8. He can't remember that he has never met this fellow.
9. They came back very soon and that was unexpected. lO.She gets up early because it is her habit.
1 l.He had little hope that the girl would ever recover.
12.Fancy that you are interested how to arrange a get-together.
13. What would you say if I walk you to the tram stop?
14. Will you object if my pal joins us for a trip?
15.She couldn't but ask him some more questions about London
16.She never reminded him that he had gone wrong many times.
17.They like the idea that they will see the first-night performance.
18.She got a reprimand because she had made a bad mistake.
19.He is proud that he has been admitted to the college.
20.She dreams that she will be taking a post-graduate course soon.
21.We insisted that they should follow our instructions.
22.She was busy for shewas turning out the flat.
23.The boy looks as if he had been scolded.
24.She didn't consult a doctor and treated herself.
Ex.2. Construct simple sentences based on the following sentence pairs to
show different functions of the gerund.
1. The young actress performed the part beautifully. The audience ws
delighted.
2. He sang a funny song. He amused us very much.
3. The boys make a lot of noise in the gym. They play basketball.
4. My friend arrived. I was very pleased.
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5. He failed to keep his pr^se. Не must apologize.
6. I have not fulfilled your request. Will you forgive me?
7. Bill might lose his job. He was afraid.
8. The actress failed in the second act again. The audience was disappointed.
9. He must turn over a new leaf- His sister insists on it.
10. His health grew from bad to worse. But he never complained.
11.She gets up very early. She got into this habit when a child.
12.He interrupted the doctor- He said he felt much better.
13.She has always liked bright colours. I remember this.
14.He speaks English very fluenly. He had made good progress.
15. You can improve your accent. You must work in the lab regularly.
1 б.Не has won the chess match. He is very proud.
17.1 haven't brought your papers. I am sorry. Would you forgive me?
18.She reassured him. She said the doctor charged only one dollar.
19.The doorkeeper stopped him. He blocked the passage.
20.He couldn't see the professor. The doorkeeper prevented him from this.
21.My pal doesn't smoke any longer. He has given it up.
22. We are very tired. We have been working in the yard since morning.
23.They are very busy. They are making arrangements for the housewarming.
24.During vacations I'll see; my schoolmates. I am looking forward to it.
25.They are going on a boat trip. They often talk about it.
26.She treated herself. She has grown used to it.
27.The bum used to stand there for hours. He didn't move. He didn't speak.
