3.12: Gerunds - Identify II

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GERUNDS:

As a subject
After some verbs
After a preposition
In ‘go’ expressions
In adverbial [expressions with before/after/without/by]

Underline the gerund in each sentence. Highlight any keywords that help you understand why the gerund is used. Then determine why the gerund is used in each case.

For example:

She worries about not having enough money. [Gerund after a preposition]

1) Living in the Bay Area can be very expensive.

2) I left home without locking the door.

3) She is interested in going to college.

4) We have gone hiking together many times.

5) She needs to practice doing her presentation.

6) He is going to go dancing on Friday night.

7) They go camping every summer.

8) Getting enough sleep before an interview is crucial.

9) My teacher suggested taking a reading class next semester.

10) She picks up her kids after finishing work.

11) I look forward to hearing from you soon.

12) She improved her Spanish by taking a class at the college.

13) Going to ESL Tutoring is a great opportunity to get help from an ESL teacher.

14) In yesterday’s news, I heard about the increased risks of living in a fire-prone area.