To solve this problem, we need to choose the correct verb from the box and complete the sentences using either the
gerund (verb + -ing) or the
infinitive (to + verb). Let's go through each sentence step by step:
Box of Verbs:
- Travel
- Fish
- Be
- Lock
- Take
- Find
- Cut
- Keep
- Be
- Open
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1. ________ used to be my favorite hobby at your age.
- The verb should be in its base form because "used to" is followed by the infinitive without "to."
-
Answer:
Fish
- Sentence:
Fish used to be my favorite hobby at your age.
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2. We talked about ________ together next summer.
- After "talked about," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
Traveling
- Sentence: We talked about
traveling together next summer.
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3. I remember ________ here when I was a child.
- After "remember," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
Being
- Sentence: I remember
being here when I was a child.
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4. I think I didn't remember ________ the door when we left.
- After "remember," we can use either the gerund or the infinitive. Here, the infinitive is more common in negative contexts.
-
Answer:
to lock
- Sentence: I think I didn't remember
to lock the door when we left.
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5. If she doesn't answer, try ________ her mobile.
- After "try," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
taking
- Sentence: If she doesn't answer, try
taking her mobile.
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6. I tried ________ my eyes open, but I eventually fell asleep.
- After "tried," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
keeping
- Sentence: I tried
keeping my eyes open, but I eventually fell asleep.
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7. Would you mind ________ the window?
- After "mind," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
opening
- Sentence: Would you mind
opening the window?
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8. Your hair needs ________. It's too long.
- After "needs," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
cutting
- Sentence: Your hair needs
cutting. It's too long.
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9. I'd prefer ________ my own car if you don't mind.
- After "prefer," we use the gerund (-ing form).
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Answer:
taking
- Sentence: I'd prefer
taking my own car if you don't mind.
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10. They had trouble ________ our house.
- After "had trouble," we use the gerund (-ing form).
-
Answer:
finding
- Sentence: They had trouble
finding our house.
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Final Answers:
1.
Fish
2.
Traveling
3.
Being
4.
to lock
5.
taking
6.
keeping
7.
opening
8.
cutting
9.
taking
10.
finding
Complete Sentences:
1.
Fish used to be my favorite hobby at your age.
2. We talked about
traveling together next summer.
3. I remember
being here when I was a child.
4. I think I didn't remember
to lock the door when we left.
5. If she doesn't answer, try
taking her mobile.
6. I tried
keeping my eyes open, but I eventually fell asleep.
7. Would you mind
opening the window?
8. Your hair needs
cutting. It's too long.
9. I'd prefer
taking my own car if you don't mind.
10. They had trouble
finding our house.
Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Fish} \\
2. \text{Traveling} \\
3. \text{Being} \\
4. \text{to lock} \\
5. \text{taking} \\
6. \text{keeping} \\
7. \text{opening} \\
8. \text{cutting} \\
9. \text{taking} \\
10. \text{finding}
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of gerund worksheet.
