Form the gerund, using the verbs in the gaps.
1. When a boy, he was very fond of _________ (to skate).
2. I remember _________ (to hear) something about it.
3. Are you looking forward to _________ (to see the New Year in)?
4. They spoke about _________ (to buy) a house on the Dnipro.
5. Her father strongly objected to _________ (to smoke).
6. I really don’t know what is the use of _________ (to send) you to school.
7. The child is still very sick. He needs _________ (to look after) more than his elder sister.
8. The fence looks so dull. It requires _________ (to paint).
9. He appeared almost to dislike _________ (to hear) music.
10. I suggest _________ (to telephone) the hospital before _________ (to ask) the police to look for him.
11. Would you mind _________ (to lend) me $10?
12. Would you mind _________ (to shut) the window? I hate _________ (to sit) in a draught.
13. He wore dark glasses to avoid _________ (to be) recognized.
14. Nick was fined for _________ (to exceed) the speed limit.
15. If a thing is worth _________ (to do) at all it is worth _________ (to do well).
16. I don’t enjoy _________ (to go) to the dentist.
17. Stop _________ (to argue) and start _________ (to work).
18. They stopped _________ (to laugh) when they saw me.
19. After _________ (to finish) the experiment they discussed the results.