Gerunds as Subjects

_______________ is a dangerous past time.
1. Gambling
2. Gamble
3. The Gamble
____________ scrambled eggs is easy if you follow these four steps.
1. Cook
2. To cook
3. Cooking
Taking public transportation ______ not always the best solution for working parents.
1. be
2. is
3. are
Playing tennis ____________ you in great shape.
1. keep
2. keeping
3. keeps
________________ three times a week is the best way to keep your heart in good shape.
1. Exercising
2. Exercise
3. The exercise
Working with the public __________________ me a friendlier person.
1. have made
2. have make
3. has made
________________ with your spouse is key to a successful marriage.
1. Communicating
2. Communicate
3. To communicate
Rewrite the sentence below with a gerund.
It is a good idea to finish your homework before the week-end starts.
1. Finishing your homework before the weekend starts is a good idea.
2. Finishing your homework is a good idea before the week-end starts.
3. Finish your homework before the weekend starts is a good idea.
Rewrite the sentence below with a gerund as the subject.

It is calming to listen to music.
1. Listen to music is calming.
2. Listening to music is calming.
3. Listened to music is calming.
How could you correctly rewrite this sentence?
It is important to know your limits.
1. Knowing your limits is important.
2. Know your limits is important.
3. It is important knowing your limits.