Функции герундия в английском предложении

Gerund. Герундий. Упражнения

Упражнение 1 (повторение). Образуйте герундий от глагола в скобках и переведите предложение. Почему надо в данном случае использовать герундий?

1. Start … about pleasant things — and you’ll be happy! (think)

2. Americans enjoy … houses and … to new places. (change/ move)

3. Would you like to go … in the sea? (sail)

4. Most people enjoy … in the sun. (lie)

5. I haven’t had my lunch yet. Do you mind … outside for ten minutes? (wait)

6. John likes … at a high speed. (drive)

7. Stop … about your troubles. (worry)

8. Jack was proud of … the first prize for…. (get/ jump)

9. Helen was so angry that she left without… a word. (say)

Упражнение 3. Выберите предлог.

1. Read the rule … writing the exercise. (after, before, by the time)

2. Diana is fond … collecting posters of pop singers. (for, to, of)

3. Betty likes art very much and she is keen … visit­ing art galleries. (in, on, about)

4. Black is tired … painting the wall. He has been working for 5 hours. (of, after, for)

5. Susan is clever … learning English. (of, for, at)

6. I don’t understand how David can fish for hours … catching anything. (with, without, on)

7. Kate bought a book … buying an umbrella. (but, without, instead of)

8. … visiting the British Museum the tourists were very much impressed. (After, Before, Instead of)

9. I can’t get used … getting up early. ( for, with, to)

10. … hearing the news Mr White felt pleased. (On, With, By)

11. We were fascinated … Ella’s singing Russian songs. (by, about, on)

12. I like the idea … visiting St. Petersburg this sum­mer. (of, to, about)

13. Jack answered the examiners’ questions … thinking and later he regretted it. (without, instead of, with)

14. Thank you … helping us In troubles. (about, by, for)

15. My friends and I dream … going to England. (to, of, for)

16. Children went for a walk … switching off the light. (with, without, before)

17. We were surprised … meeting Alice at the theatre. She was going to stay at home on that day. (at, by, with)

18. Sorry … interrupting you, but could you show me the way to the nearest cinema? (for, at, of)

19. We have improved our English  …   learning the new words and rules every day.  (by, for, with)

20. Pamela looking forward … visiting London again. (to, on, about)

Упражнение 5.Раскройте скобки, употребляя герундий. Объясните, почему в данном случае надо употребить герундий.

1. The doctor insisted on (send) the sick man to hospital.

2. He was good at (repair) cars.

3. She was sorry for (come) late.

4. The children ran out the room and began (play).

5. He seemed sorry for (be) rude.

6. The girl had no talent for (dance).

7. After (check) the students’ papers, the teacher handed them back.

8. Excuse her for (break) her cup.

9. She was proud of (win) the prize.

10. She accused the boy of (steal) her purse.

11. I don’t mind (open) the window.

12. I objected to my mother (do my room).

13. They enjoy (watch) her dancing.

14. She doesn’t feel like (see) him.

15. She never approved of her daughter (drink) so much coffee.

Упражнение 7. Раскройте скобки, употребляя герундий. Объясните, почему в данном случае надо употребить герундий.

1. She couldn’t help (make) mistakes.

2. The monument is worth (see).

3. The problem is not worth (discuss).

4. Do you mind my (ask) you a question?

5. Would you mind my (come) again in a year?

6. She couldn’t help (smile).

7. I cannot put off (see) my old friend.

8. Please forgive my (interfere).

9. Excuse my (leave) you at such a moment.

10. She denied (be) at home that evening.

11. I avoided (speak) to them after the quarrel.

12. He broke the silence by (invite) everybody to dinner.

13. The place is worth (visit).

14. I can’t help  (admire) London’s beautiful streets especially in the evening.