Gerunds as Subjects
Gerunds as Subjects
Select the correct answer.
_______________ is a dangerous past time.
- Gambling
- Gamble
- The Gamble
____________ scrambled eggs is easy if you follow these four steps.
- Cook
- To cook
- Cooking
Taking public transportation ______ not always the best solution for working parents.
- be
- is
- are
Playing tennis ____________ you in great shape.
- keep
- keeping
- keeps
________________ three times a week is the best way to keep your heart in good shape.
- Exercising
- Exercise
- The exercise
Working with the public __________________ me a friendlier person.
- have made
- have make
- has made
________________ with your spouse is key to a successful marriage.
- Communicating
- Communicate
- To communicate
Rewrite the sentence below with a gerund.
It is a good idea to finish your homework before the week-end starts.
- Finishing your homework before the weekend starts is a good idea.
- Finishing your homework is a good idea before the week-end starts.
- 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.
- Listen to music is calming.
- Listening to music is calming.
- Listened to music is calming.
How could you correctly rewrite this sentence?
It is important to know your limits.
- Knowing your limits is important.
- Know your limits is important.
- It is important knowing your limits.