I. GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES: INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW (ALL ABOUT GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES)
2. Gerunds
2.2 Using Gerunds as Objects of a Verb: Verb + Gerund
The object of a verb is usually a noun.
Example
I gave water to my dog.
However, gerunds can also act as the object of a verb.
- This could be in a Subject + Verb + Object sentence pattern.
Example
I enjoy walking in my neighborhood.
Exercise 1: Write the gerunds that serve as the object of the verb in the following paragraph.
Karna enjoys eating healthy foods. He started cooking with a lot of fruit and vegetables about six months ago. Since he and many people in his country are vegetarians, markets that make buying vegetables and fruit easy are not hard to find. Cookbooks that specialize in cooking vegetarian food are common. Karna enjoys finding new spices to use, which makes tasting new dishes interesting and enjoyable.
What about you? Do you find trying your dishes exciting and pleasurable? Or, do you prefer sticking with your favourite foods? I recommend starting with something easy. You can find dishes that are similar to the dishes in your culture but are not too spicy or have tastes that you have not tried eating yet.
Exercise 2: Use a gerund from the following list to complete the sentences.
First, change the verbs to gerunds. Word List: offend, get together, receive, meet with, wash, change, read. Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.
1. Kazuo appreciates cards from coworkers at New Years.
2. Jakub suggests for a picnic at the beach.
3. Our boss often delays employees because he has a very busy schedule.
4. I don't mind dishes by hand because it relaxes me.
5. If possible, Misako avoids others by checking her email at dinner.
6. I would consider jobs if I found a job that has better benefits.
7. Yasmin stops when her eyes start to hurt.
Exercise 3: Put the following words or phrases in order using a Gerund as the Object of the sentence.
One word is a Verb that must be changed to a Gerund. Remember that a Gerund might have its own object because it still has characteristics of a verb. Capitalize the first letter of the sentence. Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.
1. have you / helping / who has had an accident / ever considered / someone?
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2. keeps buying / because / lottery tickets / he hopes to get rich / Jason
Trả lời:
3. getting / are discussing / they / a new car / are
Trả lời:
4. my shoes / for work / cleaning / I / before I leave / want to finish
Trả lời:
5. at it / Alesia / by waving frantically / tried stopping the bus
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Sample Answers
1. Have you ever considered helping someone who has had an accident?
2. Jason keeps buying lottery tickets because he hopes to get rich.
3. They are discussing getting a new car.
4. I want to finish cleaning my shoes before I leave for work.
5. Alesia tried stopping the bus by waving frantically at it.
Exercise 4: Answer the following questions using a gerund as the object of the verb.
Share your answer with a partner. Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.
1. What would you like to stop doing?
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2. What would you like to start doing?
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3. What do you usually avoid doing?
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4. What would you consider doing if you had a lot of money?
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5. What would you consider doing if you had more courage?
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