Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the gerund. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.
1. Stop (argue) and start (work).
2. The boss is against (make) any complaints.
3. I’m thinking of (retire) and (go) to Ukraine.
4. If he puts his money into that business he risks (lose) everything.
5. If a thing is worth (do) at all it is worth (do) well.
6. He hates (borrow) money.
7. I can’t stand their (waste) so much time.
8. I thanked him for (solve) the problem quickly.
9. I suggest (postpone) the meeting.
10. It’s no good (complain). Nothing can be done.
11. I can’t help (think) about the interview.
12. We avoid (keep) late hours. Our working day begins very early.
13. The secretary admitted (steal) the money.
14. I believe he is capable of (solve) this problem.
Exercise 2. Finish these sentences using a gerund:
1. My favorite activity is … .
2. He can’t stand … .
3. He is good at … .
4. Some people just can’t help … .
5. We are used to … .
6. I am interested in … .
7. This company is worth … .
8. The customer wants to know who was responsible for … .
9. I feel like … .
10. He admitted … .
11. I am thinking of … .
12. … was the key to the company’s success.
13. It’s no use of … .
14. Avoid … .
Exercise 3. Complete these sentences using the gerund form of one of the verbs below:
give, get, make, have, lose, help, work, discuss, get, worry, meet, analyze, cry, buy, reduce;
1. He is interested in … the shares of this company.
2. It’s no use … over split milk.