Complete the sentences using the correct form of the Gerund from the verbs in brackets

1) Nobody can go on..... without some belief. (live)

2)..... is not the best way of behaviour in this situation. (argue)

3) He greeted me noisily, but I cut him short by..... him the fax. (give)

4) She cannot sleep without..... you and..... to you once more. (see, speak)

5) She doesn’t like the thought of..... you. (leave)

6) Do you mind..... me your name and telephone number, please? (give)

7) I appreciated..... to your home. (invite)

8) For many years, the banks denied..... deposits from criminal sources. (receive)

9) I’m tired of..... like a silly fat lamb. (treat)

10) Jack laughed, as their..... amused him. (bother)

11) These unhappy events occurred without his....... (inform)

12) Furious with his employees for..... up late each morning, the manager decided to have a serious talk with them. (turn)

Make sentences with the same meaning by using the Gerund as a Subject.

Model: It’s important to have good friends. >

Having good friends is important.

1) It’s fun to travel by boat.

2) It’s not easy to master a foreign language.

3) His favourite pastime is to ride a bicycle.

4) It’s interesting to learn about other cultures.

5) It’s easy to talk about having high moral standards.

6) It’s very difficult to stand by your principles.

7) Our aim is to master some rules in the shortest time possible.

8) It’s hard work to ask him for help.

9) It’s obligatory to confirm the company’s profits at the end of the fiscal year.

10) It’s dangerous to be a witness in a mafia case.