Teacher Pamela

1 - GERUND

1) -ING AFTER PREPOSITIONS

A) He came in without ringing the bell

Clean your teeth before going to bed

B) I insist on talking to the manager

He’s very good at swimming

C) You must go on doing your homework

They had to put off going on holiday

2) -ING AS THE SUBJECT OF A SENTENCE

Smoking is banned in public places

Working as a teacher demands great patience

USE A VERB FROM THE LIST TO FILL THE GAPS USING –ING:

ASK EAT REDECORA TAKE

BE FLY TE TALK
BORROW GET (2) SAY USE
BRING GO SEE
CHEAT PLAY SMOKE
READ SPEAK
1) You should read the instructions before __________ the washing-machine for the first time.

2) __________ a job is not easy because of the economic crisis.

3) My tooth hurts. I can’t putt off __________ to the dentist any longer.

4) She’s getting fat. I think she should give up __________ bread and potatoes.

5) He left the room without __________ good-bye.

6) I’m afraid I’m not very good at __________ this sort of games.

7) The customer wasn’t satisfied and insisted on __________ to the manager.

8) The children were excited about __________ part in the school Halloween play.

9) I hope you’ll forgive me for _________ so rude to you. I was a bit nervous.

10) I’m looking forward to __________ him again. When is he coming?

11) I’m afraid of ____________ . I always travel by train.

12) She apologised for __________ my sewing-machine without __________ for permission first

13) After ___________ this article about lung cancer, you’ll give up ___________.

14) __________ in public is always a hard experience if you are a shy person.

15) He was punished for ___________ during an exam.

16) It’s difficult to get used to __________ up early in the morning.

17) I’m thinking of __________ my bedroom. It hasn’t been done up for ages.

18) __________ up children is not always easy for a working mother.

1) USING
2) GETTING
3) GOING
4) EATING
5) SAYING
6) PLAYING
7) TALKING
8) TAKING
9) BEING
10) SEEING
11) FLYING
12) BORROWING ASKING
13) READING SMOKING
14) SPEAKING
15) CHEATING
16) GETTING
17) REDECORATING
18) BRINGING