Ex. 9. Define the functions of the Gerund
1.Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. (Proverb) 2. In spite of myself I could not help smiling. (A. Chr.) 3. In the silence he began humming once again. (A. H.) 4. I always enjoy exercising my ingenuity. (A. Chr.) 5. Old Jolyon came out of Lord`s cricket ground that same afternoon with the intention of going home. (Galsw.) 6. On hearing the tragic news, she fell at once into an alarming state of agitation. (A. Chr.) 7.You do not know how I suffer; all last night I could not sleep for thinking of your peril. (Steve.) 8. I’m thinking of traveling there by train in future. (A. H.) 9. He spared no pains in trying to see all and sundry who might be of use to him. (Dr.) 10. “William,” Elizabeth said, “would you mind telling my brother what instructions Mr.Lozier gave you?” (Am.St.) 11. Another election! Could he stand a second time without showing his true colours? (Galsw.) 12.It’s no use crying over spilt milk. (Proverb) 13.Billy O’Brien started writing dramatic criticism for little reviews. (M.S.) 14. I just don’t like getting mixed up in this thing. (Am. St.) 15. There was a reason for not doing so; a secret he had shared with no one, not even Natalie, his wife. (A. H.) 16. It was, she supposed, Hennet’s way of amusing herself. (A. Chr.) 17. Why have you come to me before going to her? (A.Chr.) 18. What do you mean by saying that you are my nephew? (A.Chr.) 19. The children woke soon and began chattering and playing in the bed. (M. S.)
Ex. 10. Insert prepositions where necessary.
1. What was the use …keeping half a dozen servants eating their heads off. (Galsw.) 2. That would have been the easiest way … doing it, he agreed. (A. Chr.) 3. He was a little hesitant about his reason … wanting to get away so badly. (Shute) 4. Yet, ironically, there was seldom any difficulty … getting money for non-operational improvements. (A. H.) 5. You see a definite reason … going down to Handborough? (A. Chr.) 6. Either complete frankness, or complete ignoring – and that meant … living with the sword of Damocles above his head. (Galsw.) 7. I am not in the habit … letting my judgement be influenced, as you call it, Hastings. (A. Chr.) 8. Her voice had become thrill; Ralph spoke in the hope … restraining it. (Am. St.) 9. You can’t tell how a man’s feeling just … looking at him. (P. W.) 10. He was possessed with a wild notion … rushing out into the streets and taking a train to Detroit. (F. F.) 11. Certain people, you see, have a gift … seeing things in a crystal. A. Chr.) 12. She gave the impression … being frail, innocent and very young. (I. Sh.) 13. “You haven’t thanked me yet … saving your life,” I said with false sweetness. (A. Chr.) 14.”Roger!” cried Gretchen. “What d’you mean … talking like that?” (F. F.) 15. Naturally he wears glasses to conceal his eyes, and is an invalid since he doesn’t want to run the risk … meeting Ridgeway. (A. Chr.) 16.She did not make a mistake … fixing the night of Madame Daubrenil’s visit. (A. Chr.) 17. In the afternoon she was overtaken by a desperate fit … sobbing.( Galsw.) 18. I never did succeed … teaching her to drive. (St. L.) 19. The man insisted … shaking hands enthusiastically. (F. F.) 20. We shoveled out at the risk … getting frostbite and sore muscles. (Am. St.)
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Ex. 11. Complete the following using the gerund
a) as subject or predicative:
1. There's no use... . 2. It was useless... . 3. It would be no good... . 4. Is it worth while...? 5. ... is more difficult than swimming. 6. His ambition was... . 7. He had an exaggerated opinion of his capabilities. There was... it. 8..Her aim is... .
b) as a part of a compound verbal predicate:
1. His temper kept... . 2. Doctor Flegg began... . 3. He kept... . 4. Now I will go on... . 5. Author started... . 6. All the time he was talking to me I went on... . 7. The officer finished... . 8. Suddenly he darted and began .... 9. In the silence he started... . 10. He immediately stopped... .11. When a ship goes down off their coast they cannot help... .12. Her laughter was so infectious that I could not help... . 13. In spite of myself I could not help... . 14. She just continued... .
Ex. 12. Recast the following sentences so as to use constructions with the gerund instead of subordinate clauses. Insert prepositions wherever necessary.
1. I reflected that I had seen him only once. 2. When I reached Leningrad I found waiting for me an urgent request that I should go to my mother's place. 3. I called on my friends before I left. 4. When I left Moscow I corresponded with him. 5. And when you start a thing like that you don't know what you're letting yourself in for. 6. When she had turned the last page she decided that she would read the book again. 7. She was a trifle out of breath when she came to the third landing. 8. When Eva reached the restaurant she found that she was the last to arrive. 9. When Clare had had a cup of coffee and her bath... she began to feel much more herself. 10. When she had taken off her theatrical make-up she looked old and tired. 11. I suddenly remembered that I had seen that film.
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