Функции герундия.

Функции герундия.

1.Подлежащее.

Reading is useful

It’s no use waiting.

There is no knowing what may happen

2. Дополнение.

We prefer going by train.

I like reading.

He hates getting up early.

3. Обстоятельство

(after, before, besides, instead of, without, on, in, at, by, through , in spite of, for)

The hall was used for dancing.

In spite of being tired, he continued working.

4. Определение

The child had no difficulty in solving the puzzle.

5. Часть составного глагольного сказуемого.

(like, dislike, begin, prefer, suggest, practice, enjoy, avoid, go on, keep, give up, stop, finish)

She liked playing the guitar when she was younger.

6. Именная часть сказуемого.

His favourite pastime is playing the guitar.

Test.

Определите функции герундия и переведите предложения.

1. Reading French is easier than speaking it.

2. It is foolish arguing over trifles.(пустяки)

3. We prefer going by air.

4. I like climbing.

5. The child had no difficulty in solving the puzzle.

6. Everybody must possess(владеть) the art of being a good neighbor.

7. In spite of being tired, he continued working.

8. The hall was used for dancing.

9. Before crossing the road stop and look both ways.

Ответы:

1.S

2.S

3.O

4.O

5.A

6.A

7.AM

8AM

9AM