I. GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES: INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW (ALL ABOUT GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES)
2. Gerunds
2.4 The Negative Form of Gerunds
To make a negative of a gerund form, place 'not' before the gerund.
Examples
Positive: Coming late to work is often a reason why employees are dismissed.
Negative: Not coming to work on time is often a reason why employees are dismissed.
Positive: She likes finishing her assignments on time.
Negative: She hates not finishing her assignments on time.
Exercise: Transform the following positive sentences with gerunds to a negative form.
Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.
1. Remembering to take out the trash was often a husband's job in the United States.
(remember) to take out the trash results in overflowing trash bins.
2. Completing a project brings a sense of accomplishment.
(complete) a project often brings a sense of failure.
3. Sofie enjoys watching TV on a comfortable chair in the evening.
Sofie enjoys (be) busy in the evening.
4. Calling your friends on their birthdays is important if you want to continue the friendship.
(call) your friends on their birthdays can lead to hard feelings.
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