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The Gerund PDF
The Gerund PDF
1. Translate into Romanian pointing out the gerunds in each sentence and show their
function:
a) Avoid making mistakes in your composition. 2. He admitted having done wrong. 3.
She delayed answering my complaint. 4. He denied knowing anything about the plan
of his friends. 5. This room needs dusting. 6. Their house wants repairing. 7. He
finished reading the novel.
b) He was fined for crossing when the red light was on. 2. Owing to his starting late he
couldnt be in time for the flight for which he had booked a seat. 3. He didnt write his
examination paper because of his being late.
c) On arriving they called us up. 2. After having received your letter well be able to look
into the matter. 3. Think before speaking.
d) He succeeded in convincing us he was right. 2. We insisted on going there
immediately. 3. I relied on receiving a correct answer. 4. I look forward to hearing
from you soon. 5. I thought of replying at once. 6. I prevented them from doing such a
thing.
e) She was angry at his laughing at her. 2. I was fond of reading fiction. 3. I was
surprised at hearing such news. 4. What is worth doing is worth doing well.
f) There was no hope of succeeding in our attempt. 2. The Importance of Being
Earnest is a play by Oscar Wilde. 3. Youll have your chance of saying what you
think. 4. There was a possibility of getting better results.