Gerund

1. I don't fancy going out tonight.
2. She avoided telling him about her plans.
3. I would like to come to the party with you.
4. He enjoys having a bath in the evening.
5. She kept talking during the film.
6. I am learning to speak English.
7. Do you mind giving me a hand?
8. She helped me carrying my suitcases.
9. I've finished cooking. Come and eat!
10. He decided to study Biology.
11. I dislike waiting.
12. He asked to come with us.
13. I promise helping you tomorrow.
14. We discussed to go to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at home.
15. She agreed to bring the pudding.
16. I don't recommend to take the bus, it takes forever!
17. We hope to visit Amsterdam next month.
18. She suggested to go to the museum.
19. They plan starting college in the autumn.
20. I don't want to leave yet.

1. It appears to be raining.
2. We intend to go to the countryside this weekend.
3. I pretend to be sick so I didn't have to go to work.
4. Can you imagine living without TV?
5. They tolerate smoking but they prefer people not to.
6. I anticipate arriving on Tuesday.
7. A wedding involves negotiating with everyone in the family.
8. He denies stealing the money.
9. He claims to be a millionaire but I don't believe him.
10. I expect being there about seven.
11. Julia reported seeing the boys to the police.
12. It tends to rain a lot in Scotland.
13. Do you recall meeting her at the party last week?
14. She mentioned going to the cinema, but I don't know what she decided to do in the end.
15. The teenager refused to go on holiday with his parents.
16. I understand being late once or twice, but every day is too much!
17. I would prefer you to come early if you can.
18. That criminal deserves to get a long sentences.
19. She completed painting her flat.
20. We arranged to meet at four but at four thirty she still hadn't arrive.

1. She delayed to get out of bed.
2. He demanded to speak to the manager.
3. I offered to help.
4. I miss going to the beach.
5. We postponed doing our homework.
6. I'd hate arriving too late.
7. She admitted stealing the money.
8. I choose to work here.
9. She waited to buy a drink.
10. I really appreciate being on holiday.
11. I couldn't help laughing.
12. It seems to be raining.
13. I considered moving to Spain.
14. They practised speaking.
15. Finally I manage to finish the work.
16. I really can't stand waiting for the bus.
17. Unfortunately, we can't afford to buy a new car this year.
18. She risked being late.
19. I'd love to come with you.
20. I prepared to go on holiday.

1. I couldn't sleep so I tried drinking some milk.
2. She tried reaching the book on the high self, but she was too small.
3. They tried to get to the party on time but the bus was delayed.
4. We tried opening the window, but it was so hot outside it didn't help.
5. He tried getting a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn't hire him.
6. He tried getting a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn't satisfied.
7. You should stop smoking. it's not good for your health.
8. We stopped studying because we were tired.
9. They will stop having lunch at twelve.
10. We stopped to have a rest. because we were really sleepy.
11. Oh no! I forgot buying milk.
12. Please don't forget to pick up some juice on your way home.
13. I forget to lock the door, but I'm sure I must have locked it.
14. Have we studied this before? I've forgotten learning it.
15. Please remember to bring your homework.
16. I remember going to the beach as a child.
17. Finally I remembered to bring your book! Here it is.
18. Do you remember eating steak in that little restaurant in Rome?
19. I regret telling you that the train has been delayed.
20. I regret telling Julie my secret. Now she has told everyone.