Gerund Practice

Researching her family's history took up much of Maureen's time.

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Nancy's running the New York City Marathon last November was a thrill.

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We realized the terrible mistake without their telling us.

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Turning on the lights too early ruined the surprise.

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The columnists' major goal was alerting her readers to the potential problem.

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Many people in that region enjoy skiing the slopes.

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Are you happy about seeing your relatives so often?

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The crew rehearsed rowing against a mild wind.

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We have enjoyed fishing with Uncle Ted.

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These students have helped their community by collecting canned goods.

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