Gerunds after Verbs, Lesson B, practice 1

Add the correct ending to the word in parenthesis ( ).

The students enjoy _ (play) the game.

Sandra and Mabelin like _ (study) to succeed.

I dislike _ (run) because my knee hurts.

Answer explanation

When the word ends in a short vowel and one consonant, add a second consonant.

running

I love _ (dive) into a pool.

Answer explanation

Spelling: When the word ends with 'silent e', take away the 'e' at the end. dive = div = diving

Do you like _ (swim)?

Answer explanation

Spelling: When the word ends in a short vowel and one consonant, add a second consonant.

swim + m = swimming

Does Susana enjoy _ (go) to the movies?

Answer explanation

extra info. Susana = 1 person, singular

Does = plural verb

Susana does.

Does Susana?

Do they mind _ (walk) in the rain?

Answer explanation

They = plural

mind = singular

They mind walking.

Do they mind walking?

Does he enjoy _ (bike) to school?

Answer explanation

Spelling: When the word ends with 'silent e', take away the 'e' at the end. bike - e = bik + ing = biking

Do you like _ (socialize) with your friends?

Answer explanation

When a verb ends with 'silent e', remove the 'e' at the end. Then add -ing.

socialize - e = socializ + ing = socializing

We dislike _ (stand) in line.