Rewrite using gerunds | Worksheets for CBSE class 8
Rewrite the following sentences using a gerund instead of an infinitive.
Notes
Gerunds are –ing forms of the verb. After some verbs either an –ing form or an infinitive can be used. Examples are: advise, allow, begin, continue, forbid, forget, go, go on, hate, hear, intend, like, love, permit, prefer, propose, regret, remember, see, start, stop, try, watch.
1. He began to read the lesson.
2. The orator started to speak.
3. To ride a horse is quite delightful.
4. To jump over this wall is not easy.
5. He started to play violin when he was four.
6. To ask John would be a mistake.
7. I like to paint.
8. To sell insurance is a pretty boring job.
9. The doctor advised to take a holiday.
10. He continued to work.
Answers
1. He began reading the lesson.
2. The orator started speaking.
3. Riding a horse is quite delightful.
4. Jumping over this wall is not easy.
5. He started playing violin when he was four.
6. Asking John would be a mistake.
7. I like painting.
8. Selling insurance is a pretty boring job.
9. The doctor advised taking a holiday.
10. He continued working.
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