Mixed ability grammar worksheets

Worksheet 10 Student’s Book pages 112-113

Grammar worksheets
The gerund

1 Choose the most appropriate option to complete the gaps.

a. Speaking / Jumping over the neighbours’ fences was one of Johnny’s pastimes.
b. Mum avoids meeting / getting her sister-in-law as they don’t really get on.
c. I love putting / listening to music on my way to school.
d. Talking / Asking on the mobile-phone for ages has never been my cup of tea.
e. Why do people insist on watching / dropping litter in public places?
f. Watching / Switching football on TV doesn’t compare to leaving / going to the stadium.

2 Rewrite the sentences by substituting the object in the form of a noun with a verb in the -
ing form.

Example: Fiona has finished the preparation of her portfolio.

Fiona has finished preparing her portfolio.

a. This involves everyone’s work.

This involves everyone .

b. He insisted on his visit to Uncle Jim’s.

He insisted on .

c. She wants to avoid the sale of her old house.

She wants to avoid .

d. They denied any cooperation with their boss.

They denied .

e. Are you dreaming about a win on the Lottery?

Are you dreaming about .

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