Sentences using the gerund: 1) He bought a good knife
2)I thanked him for
3) He went home instead of
4) I'll speak to her before
5) He left the room without ...
6)He went to the factory after

1) He bought a good knife FOR CUTTING MEAT.

2)I thanked him for HELPING ME.

3) He went home instead of GOING TO THE PARTY.

4) I'll speak to her before GOING TO BED.

5) He left the room without SAYING A WORD.

6)He went to the factory after LEAVING HOME.