TASK 1. Rewrite the following sentences using Gerunds.
Model: The children are making such a noise. – Can you stop them from making such a noise?
The students must write their corrections carefully. – The teacher insisted on the students’ writing the corrections carefully.
1. I told you that my watch was five minutes slow. – Have you forgotten…?
2. He allows his son to drive his car. – He doesn’t mind …
3. No one helped her with her homework. – She did her homework without …
4. He got my letter, although I had addressed it wrongly. – He got my letter in spite of …
5. Did you give me back the book I lent you? – I can’t remember ….
6. The old lady said I could open the window. – The old lady didn’t mind …
7. I’m sure he asked you not to phone after 11 o’clock. – Have you forgotten …
8. My father doesn’t like me to stay out late at night. – My father doesn’t like …
9. He asked me to dinner, although I am not very friendly with him. – I was surprised at …
10. The thieves broke into the shop window, but nobody saw them. – The thieves broke into the shop window without …
11. He allows his daughter to go to the cinema once a week. – He doesn’t mind …
12. John helped us. We appreciate this. – We appreciate …
13. My mother won’t approve it. – I can’t imagine …
14. He lets me smoke here. – He doesn’t mind …
15. I liked it when he used to play the piano in the evening. – I really miss …
