{"id":685,"date":"2015-06-01T04:06:49","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T04:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/?p=685"},"modified":"2023-05-17T07:42:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T07:42:02","slug":"rewrite-using-gerunds-worksheets-for-cbse-class-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/rewrite-using-gerunds-worksheets-for-cbse-class-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Rewrite using gerunds | Worksheets for CBSE class 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rewrite the following sentences using a gerund instead of an infinitive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gerunds are \u2013ing forms of the verb. After some verbs either an \u2013ing 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. He began to read the lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The orator started to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. To ride a horse is quite delightful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. To jump over this wall is not easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. He started to play violin when he was four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. To ask John would be a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. I like to paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. To sell insurance is a pretty boring job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The doctor advised to take a holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. He continued to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. He began reading<\/strong> the lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The orator started speaking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Riding<\/strong> a horse is quite delightful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Jumping<\/strong> over this wall is not easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. He started playing<\/strong> violin when he was four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Asking<\/strong> John would be a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. I like painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Selling insurance is a pretty boring job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The doctor advised taking a holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. He continued working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finite and Non-finite Verbs Worksheets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n