Ex. 8. Open the brackets using the proper form of the Gerund

1. We must remember (to buy) the tickets in advance. 2. Your bag is so old, it is not worth (to keep). 3. I decided to do everything myself instead of (to ask) for help. 4. He gave up (to smoke) and his health became much more better. 5. What about (to go) for a swim? 6. My hair wants (to cut) but I don’t have time to go to the hairdresser. 7. She succeeded in (to speak) English fluently. 8. Where have you been? My parent are looking forward to (meet) you. 9. Children aren’t tired of (to ask) question but the grown-ups are often tired of (to answer) them. 10. We were afraid of (to be) late for the performance and we insisted on (to rake) a taxi. 11. It’s no use (to cry) over spilt milk. 12. Stop (to talk)! Go on (to read) the text. 13. She was pleased at (to choose) to play this part.

Ex. 9. Complete the following by translating what is given in brackets using the Gerund. Insert prepositions or other words where necessary.

1. Why do you deny … (що зустрічалася з ним раніше). 2. He will succeed … (вступити до університету). 3. He couldn’t get used … (щоб над ним сміялися). 4. I don’t feel.. (дзвонити їй). 5. She gave … (грати в теніс) and started … (бігати вранці). 6. Do you mind …(я відкрию вікно)? 7. We couldn’t … (не сміятися) looking at her clumsy movements. 8. They prided themselves … (що перші сконструювали цей прилад). 9. Don’t avoid … (відвідувати захворівших знайомих). 10. Excuse me … (що я пройшов, не подзвонивши).