Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks – Gerund Phrases
Complete the sentences with the correct gerund form of the verb in parentheses.
Example: She enjoys (read) books.
Answer: reading
1. He admitted (make) a mistake.
2. They are considering (move) to another city.
3. After (finish) her homework, she watched TV.
4. I avoid (eat) junk food.
5. She is interested in (learn) about history.
6. They succeeded in (solve) the problem.
7. He is thinking about (travel) to Europe.
8. She spends her free time (read).
9. He gave up (smoke).
10. They look forward to (meet) you.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice – Gerund Phrases
Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentences:
Example: I enjoy (A. read / B. reading / C. to read) books.
Answer: B. reading
1. She avoids too much sugar.
2. They are considering to another country.
3. After the project, we went home.
4. He is interested in new languages.
5. She gave up last year.
6. They look forward to you soon.
7. He spends his time novels.
8. She is thinking about abroad.
9. They succeeded in the issue.
10. He admitted a mistake.
Exercise 3: Match Gerunds to Their Functions
Match the gerund phrase to its function (subject or object) in the sentence:
Example: Learning a new language takes time.
Answer: Subject
1. Eating healthy food improves your health.
2. She enjoys reading books every evening.
3. Traveling broadens your perspective.
4. He avoids eating junk food.
5. Studying regularly helps you succeed.
6. She is interested in learning about history.
7. Playing the piano relaxes him.
8. They consider moving to a new city.
9. Exercising daily improves your fitness.
10. He gave up smoking last year.