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GERUND EXERCISES

Use gerunds in the following sentences :

1. Always check the oil, before you start the car
ans : Always check the oil, before starting the car
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2. To praise all alike is to praise none
ans : Praising all alike is praising none
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3. I cannot go on to do nothing
ans : I cannot go on doing nothing
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4. To amass wealth ruins health
ans : Amassing wealth ruins health
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5. To see is to believe
ans : Seeing is believing
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6. To give is better than to receive
ans : Giving is better than receiving
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7. To talk like this is foolish
ans : Talking like this is foolish
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8. She loves to sing songs
ans : She loves singing songs
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9. The miser hated to spend money
ans : The miser hated spending money
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10. I am tired to wait
ans : I am tired of wait waiting
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11. I like to read poetry
ans : I like reading poetry
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12. To walk is a good exercise
ans : Walking is a good exercise
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13.To teach grammar is very interesting
ans : Teaching grammar is very interesting
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14. To talk loudly is bad maimers
ans : Talking loudly is bad manners
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15. He is glad to meet you
ans : He is glad meeting you
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16. To read in poor light will affect the eyes
ans : Reading in poor light will affect the eyes
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17. Rosy did not like to stay indoors during holidays
ans : Rosy did not like staying indoors during holidays
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18. To say hunderd words where none is called for is the mark of a successful politician
ans : Saying hundred words where none is called for is the mark of a successful politician
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19. He is afraid to hurt your feelings
ans : He is afraid of hurting your feelings
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20. Nobody really loves to work
ans : Nobody really loves working
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Learning Competency

Examples of Blending
1.Manimal (man + animal)
2.Hi-tech (high + technology)
3.Brunch (breakfast + lunch)