Gerund

1. Fill in the gaps with the correct gerund form of the verb in brackets.
Dear Aunt,
Im writing to thank you for _________ (have) me last weekend. I had a
lovely time and really enjoyed my __________(stay) with you and my cousins again.
I miss __________ (see) you all already! _________ (Travel) by train was easy on
Sunday evening. There were plenty of seats available. Thank you for __________
(take) me to the station.
I have a busy week of exams coming up and cant postpone __________ (do)
my revision any longer. __________ (study) is easier for me when I have a particular
exam to prepare for. After ___________ (take) those exams I will have a long break.
I hope Saima will consider ___________ (come) to stay with me soon. I would enjoy
________ (show) her around the city and ____________ (look after) her! But I must
admit that ___________ (cook) is not my strong point.
Thank you again for everything.
With love
Amina

Q2. Fill in the gaps with the correct Gerund form of the verbs from the box.
Use every verb once only.
Meet spend play earn get plan search lead land see invest
make
Good morning and welcome. The president of the U.S.A has started his tour of
our country. After ___________ at the international airport he visited our prime
minister for talks and enjoyed well wishers in crowded streets.
The famous film director, Sharmeen, has just finished ____________ her latest
movie. It will be released next month. Here is the business news. Selco, the
large oil company, has denied to close its large plant in Thailand. It will keep
_________ for new oil fields in the region. The president of Central Bank has
recommended in the new computer start up firms. But ________ money from
these investments may take several years.
Now some sports news. The captain of the Pakistan Football Team is giving up
____________ football. He says he has enjoyed _____________ his team for
two seasons, but has missed ____________his family.____________ more
time with his children is his priority for the future.The weather will be wet and
windy, so if you dont mind ____________ wet, enjoy a healthy walk outside.
Q3. Students will use following words in a sentence as subject , object
and object of a preposition, and Complement . (Individual work)

I. Fishing(subject)
___________________________________________________
_______________________________
II. Laughing(Object)
___________________________________________________
_______________________________
III. Seeing (After Preposition)
___________________________________________________
_______________________________
IV. Acting (Complement)
___________________________________________________
_________________________________

Q1. Complete the following exercise with Gerunds.

1. I am keen on_______________ in the computer industry.

2. Leila enjoys __________________ horror stories.
3. Do you mind ________________ me wash the dishes?
4. I can't help ______________________ Mr Been.
5. If Sara keeps _______________ to work late, she'll have problems with the
boss.
6. Liza hates ___________________ Maths.
7. Are you interested in ________________ in Africa ?