1 GRAMMAR uses of the gerund
(verb + -ing)
a Complete the sentences with the -ing form of
the verbs in brackets.

1 I hate being (be) cold. I find it really
depressing.

2 You spend too long
(play)
video games.

3 We stopped
(study) French
because we didn't like the classes.

4 He's celebrating because he's finished
(write) his book.

5 It started
(snow) during the
night while we were asleep.

6 I'm bored. I feel like
(go)
for a walk.
7 My parents have bought a house by a beach,
because they love
(swim).

8 I don't mind
(get) up early in
the morning.

9 Kathy really enjoys
-(listen)
to her iPod.

10 The best thing about
(use)
the bus is
(not drive) in
busy traffic.