The task is to rewrite the given sentences using a
gerund. A gerund is a verb form ending in
-ing that functions as a noun. Here's how to solve the problem step by step:
Instructions:
1. Identify the infinitive verb in each sentence (e.g., "to conserve," "to reuse").
2. Replace the infinitive with its gerund form (e.g., "conserving," "reusing").
3. Adjust the sentence structure if necessary to maintain proper grammar.
Solutions:
1.
Original: It's important to conserve energy.
Rewritten: Conserving energy is important.
2.
Original: It's useful to reuse plastic bags.
Rewritten: Reusing plastic bags is useful.
3.
Original: It's helpful to use public transport.
Rewritten: Using public transport is helpful.
4.
Original: It's dangerous to waste water.
Rewritten: Wasting water is dangerous.
5.
Original: It's environmentally friendly to recycle paper.
Rewritten: Recycling paper is environmentally friendly.
6.
Original: It's essential to reduce waste.
Rewritten: Reducing waste is essential.
7.
Original: It can be fun to keep the planet clean.
Rewritten: Keeping the planet clean can be fun.
8.
Original: It isn't a good idea to burn lots of coal.
Rewritten: Burning lots of coal isn't a good idea.
9.
Original: It's fun to go on a trip with friends.
Rewritten: Going on a trip with friends is fun.
10.
Original: It's exciting to read a short story about the history of Saudi Arabia.
Rewritten: Reading a short story about the history of Saudi Arabia is exciting.
Final Answer:
1. Conserving energy is important.
2. Reusing plastic bags is useful.
3. Using public transport is helpful.
4. Wasting water is dangerous.
5. Recycling paper is environmentally friendly.
6. Reducing waste is essential.
7. Keeping the planet clean can be fun.
8. Burning lots of coal isn't a good idea.
9. Going on a trip with friends is fun.
10. Reading a short story about the history of Saudi Arabia is exciting.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{Conserving energy is important.} \\
2. & \text{Reusing plastic bags is useful.} \\
3. & \text{Using public transport is helpful.} \\
4. & \text{Wasting water is dangerous.} \\
5. & \text{Recycling paper is environmentally friendly.} \\
6. & \text{Reducing waste is essential.} \\
7. & \text{Keeping the planet clean can be fun.} \\
8. & \text{Burning lots of coal isn't a good idea.} \\
9. & \text{Going on a trip with friends is fun.} \\
10. & \text{Reading a short story about the history of Saudi Arabia is exciting.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of gerunds worksheet.
