Read and translate the sentences, analyze the functions of the gerund. 1. the idea of becoming famous attracted him. 2. the noise of the traffic prevented us from speaking. 3. i know he dislikes being interrupted. 4. john insisted on sending the article to the magazine. 5. he was accustomed to having lunch at 1 o’clock. 6. mrs. harter couldn’t help smiling at him. 7. the book mustn’t be published without being looked through by the author. 8. william regretted, having mentioned the incident in the bar. 9. she hated being treated like a child. 10. the play was not worth seeing. 11. they parted at the door without having spoken to each other again. 12. their plan was rejected without having been discussed. 13. i remember reading about it in one of the historical novels. 14. can you recall having mentioned the fact to anyone?
