I. GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES: INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW (ALL ABOUT GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES)
2. Gerunds
2.3 Objects of Gerunds: Verb + Gerund + Object of the Gerund
The object of a verb is usually a noun.
Example
I gave water to my dog.
Gerunds also act as the object of a verb; however, in addition, they themselves can also have their own object.
Example
I enjoy hitting baseballs at the baseball field.
Verb + Gerund + Object of the Gerund
• Notice here that the gerund 'hitting' has its own object—baseballs.
Exercise 1: Add an object to the gerunds in the sentences below.
Following the gerunds in the following sentences, add an object from the list below. Word List: lantern boats, food, the bears, guests, houses.
1. Welcoming is an important part of Bedouin culture and was often necessary for survival in the past.
2. Feeding in a national park causes them to become comfortable around people, but later they may become aggressive towards people.
3. One of the festivals in Thailand includes releasing with a candle in them into a river.
4. In some parts of Southeast Asia, bamboo is common for building .
5. One traditions of the Hindu religion includes giving to guests.
Exercise 2: Put the following words or phrases in order using a gerund as the subject 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. an exciting adventure / around the world / travel / is
Trả lời:
2. can give / a musical instrument / play / us / a lot of pleasure
Trả lời:
3. requires / a lot of effort / in our career / advance
Trả lời:
4. text / might annoy / every few minutes / your friends / them
Trả lời:
5. is important / when you move / adjust / to a foreign country / your expectations
Trả lời:
6. after a hard week of work / with friends / helps / meet
Trả lời:
7. punish / usually increases / your pets / their bad behavior
Trả lời:
Sample Answers
1. Traveling around the world is an exciting adventure.
2. Playing a musical instrument can give us a lot of pleasure.
3. Advancing in our career requires a lot of effort.
4. Texting your friends every few minutes might annoy them.
5. Adjusting your expectations is important in moving to a foreign country.
6. Meeting with friends helps after a hard week of work.
7. Punishing your pets usually increases their bad behavior.
Exercise 3: Write your own sentences using the following gerunds as the subject of the sentence.
Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.
1. Planning
2. Calculating
3. Taking care of
4. Dreaming of your future
5. (Your own Gerund)
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