GERUNDS

A gerund is a noun formed by taking a verb and adding the suffix “-ing.” The
gerund form of “give,” for example, is “giving.”
We use gerunds (verb + ing):
 After certain verbs (deny, suggest, admit, et cetera)
- I enjoy singing at the stage.
 After prepositions ( to, before, off, on, et cetera)
- I drank a cup of coffee before going to the office.
 As the subject or object of a sentence
- Swimming is good for your health.
- She loves cooking.

1. UNDERLINE EACH GERUND IN THE SENTENCE.

1. I am thinking of applying for a new job.

2. Studying Physics is confusing.
3. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
4. Breathing in fresh air is relaxing.
5. Bob can’t stand being in a crowd.
6. Watching a comedy movie is entertaining.
7. No matter how hard it is, John keeps on practicing.
8. Do they like swimming with the dolphins?
9. He enjoys fixing broken bicycles.
10. Running for an hour is tiring.
11. Washing your hands in running water is good.
12. Finding a parking space is quite difficult in this mall.
13. The man is increasing the sales by giving more discount.
14. The students are widening their knowledge by reading a lot of journals.
15. The girl is trying to look gorgeous by losing weight.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition and gerund.

TAKE - ATTACK- GET-ENTER - SCREAM - WIN-HAVE - PLAY - WRITE - LOOK -

UNDERSTAND- TURN - USE - BE - HELP
OF- AT - ON - IN - AGAINST - FOR - ABOUT - FOR - TO - OF - IN - FROM - FOR - OF - IN
1. The man was guilty _______________ the old man.
2. The maid insisted __________ paid in advance.
3. The doctor warned him ____________ any drugs.
4. That students are always complaining __________ too much homework to do.
5. Would you object _________ on the AC?
6. I had difficulty ______________ her accent.
7. I am sorry ___________ late.
8. The real danger for children lies ___________ internet without any supervision from
parents.
9. That smart boy is confident ______________ the competition.
10. The security prevented us _________ the laboratory.
11. She has no excuse _____________ loudly.
12. Roger Federer is famous _____________ tennis.
13. Thank you __________________ me carry my suitcases.
14. Andrea isn’t interested ____________________ for a new job.
15. She is good ______________ a poem.