| A. | Check the Gerund Phrase in the following sentences. Tell about the position of the gerund in each sentence (Subj, Obj, Obj of Prep, Complement) and how the gerund phrase is formed (Gerund + ....). | - Playing with guns is dangerous.
- The shooting of the birds by illegal hunters caused extinction.
- By repairing the TV set by himself, he saved a lot of money.
- The refugee grieved at having left his wife and children behind.
- He suggested eating dinner at the airport.
- We thank them for making such a generous contribution.
- She is afraid of walking by herself late at night.
- I cannot tolerate his constant complaining about everything.
- The money for traveling around the country was soon used up.
B. Complete these sentences. All the gerund (phrases) function a subject. - Riding a bicycle is .......... .......... .......... ............. .............. ............ ............ ...........
- Driving a car is ............ ....... ............. .......... ............. ............ .......... .......... .......
- Understanding calculus requires ........... ........... ........... ........ ........... ....... .......
- Speeding is ......... ........... ........... ......... ......... ......... ....... ........... ........ ........... ...
- Getting into debt would be ....... ........... ........ ........ ......... ........ ......... ..... ........ ...
- Swimming out too far would be ......... ............. ......... ........ .......... ......... ...... ......
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