NAME:JHON KENNEDY TUQUERRES MOSCOTE

DATE:
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
GERUNDS used as OBJECTS
• Gerunds are verbs that act like nouns. They are formed
by adding ‘-ing’ to verbs. For example: swim → swimming
• Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an
infinitive (to + verb): For example: “I like / love / hate
swimming.” Or “I like to / love to / hate to swim.” “Enjoy”
and “dislike” are followed by gerunds, but not infinitives.

 Complete the sentences below by using the ‘-ing’ gerund form of the verbs on the right.

1. I often go to the beach on weekends. I like .

skate
2. Robert has a red sports car. He enjoys driving.
swim
3. My friends hate cooking. They always eat at restaurants.
hunt
4. Mary likes watching TV, but she doesn’t have a television.
drive
5. I bought a new bicycle last week. I love cycling.
wash
6. If you like reading, there’s a great book store nearby.
dance
7. Thomas enjoys painting with lots of different colors.
cook
8. Richard lives near a mountain, so he often goes skiing in the winter.
surf
9. I dislike running because I always fall down on the ice.
watch
10. Last summer, Jenny tried surfing with her new surfboard.
read
11. My brother likes seafood, so he likes fishing.
ski
12. I really hate washing dirty dishes!
paint
13. Sam doesn’t like to kill animals, so he never goes hunting.
cycle
14. I don’t like dancing because I’m not a good dancer. fish
15. I’m sorry, but I can’t go running with you. I hurt my foot. run

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Grammar Focus Gerunds used as Objects
Level Intermediate

ANSWER KEY My Notes

1. swimming 9. skating
2. driving 10. surfing
3. cooking 11. fishing
4. watching 12. washing
5. cycling 13. hunting
6. reading 14. dancing
7. painting 15. running
8. skiing

Grades as
percentages
15 / 15 = 100%
14 / 15 = 93
13 / 15 = 87
12 / 15 = 80
11 / 15 = 73
10 / 15 = 67
9 / 15 = 60
8 / 15 = 53
7 / 15 = 47
6 / 15 = 40
5 / 15 = 33
4 / 15 = 27
3 / 15 = 20
2 / 15 = 13
1 / 15 = 7
0 / 15 = 0%

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NAME:JHON KENNEDY TUQUERRES MOSCOTE
DATE:
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
GERUNDS used as SUBJECTS
• Gerunds are verbs that act like nouns. They are formed
by adding ‘-ing’ to verbs. For example: swim → swimming
• Gerunds can come either after the main verb in a
sentence (when they are used as objects) or before the
main verb (when they are used as subjects).

 Complete the sentences below by using the ‘-ing’ gerund form of the verbs on the right.

1. lots of vegetables is important for good health.

sleep
2. Finding a parking space is difficult in the mornings.
eat
3. Cycling to work is a great way to get some exercise.
cook
4. Reading books and magazines can help you to learn English.
read
5. Cooking is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.
find
6. Swimming is a great way to get fit, but I’m afraid of the water!
sing
7. Sleeping is an activity that all animals do. However, did you know that
smoke
cats sleep for two-thirds of their lives?

8. Smoking cigarettes is very bad for your health. talk

cycle
9. Watching TV is bad for my eyes. That’s what my mother says.
learn
10. Learning about other people and cultures is fascinating.
fly
11. Singing is my sister’s favorite hobby. She has a great voice.
drink / drive
12. Drinking and driving is a serious crime.
shop
13. Shopping is boring! I hate shopping malls!
swim
14. Talking is not allowed during the exam.
watch
15. Flying makes me nervous. I prefer traveling by train.

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Grammar Focus Gerunds used as Subjects
Level Intermediate

ANSWER KEY My Notes

1. Eating 9. Watching
2. Finding 10. Learning
3. Cycling 11. Singing
4. Reading 12. Drinking / driving
5. Cooking 13. Shopping
6. Swimming 14. Talking
7. Sleeping 15. Flying
8. Smoking

Grades as
percentages
15 / 15 = 100%
14 / 15 = 93
13 / 15 = 87
12 / 15 = 80
11 / 15 = 73
10 / 15 = 67
9 / 15 = 60
8 / 15 = 53
7 / 15 = 47
6 / 15 = 40
5 / 15 = 33
4 / 15 = 27
3 / 15 = 20
2 / 15 = 13
1 / 15 = 7
0 / 15 = 0%

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