Ex. 2. Open the brackets using the correct form of the Gerund.

1. He remembered (cross) the road, but he didn't remember (knock down). 2. I am still hungry in spite of (eat) four sandwiches. 3. He got into the house by (climb) through a window, without (see) by anyone. 4. He woke up at 7 a.m. in spite of (work) late. 5. He complained of (give) a very small room at the back of the hotel. 6. The little girl isn't afraid of dogs in spite of (bite) twice. 7. The baby went to sleep a few minutes after (feed). 8. The little girl never gets tired of (ask) her mother questions, but her mother often gets tired of (ask) so many ques­tions. 9. Mary was chosen to fill the vacancy. She was very pleased (choose). 10. I always treat people politely and I insist on (treat) politely. 11. The boy was very thirsty in spite of (drink) a big cup of tea.

Ex. 3. Replace the italicized parts of the sentence or clauses by gerundial phrases.

Model: He said all this and he did not even smile.

He said all this without even smiling.

1. We suspected that the boy was lying. 2. Nobody could tell when they were going to return 3. She did not want to make an effort. 4. It is necessary to brush the coat. 5. It was impossible to reason with her when she felt like this. 6. She was very clever, she could turn an old dress into a new one. 7. He wouldn't say whether he meant to buy the car before he took it for a trial run. 8. Lets for dinner. / don't feel well enough to cook anything. 9.1 don't like the idea that I should do it all.

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