Gerunds exercise

Complete the following sentences using gerunds.

1. He earns his living by …………………..

2. She is very good at …………………….

3. This mechanic is good at ………………….

4. She is very fond of …………………..

5. He won the first prize by ……………………

6. I cannot prevent him from …………………..

7. The teacher used a red pencil for …………………….

8. I won’t leave without …………………….

9. Peter left the party without …………………

10. Are you interested in ……………………

11. He made a plea for ……………………

12. He got married only after ……………………..

Suggested Answers

1. He earns his living by working in a factory.

2. She is very good at learning new languages.

3. This mechanic is good at repairing cars.

4. She is very fond of singing.

5. He won the first prize by working hard.

6. I cannot prevent him from doing what he wants to do.

7. The teacher used a red pencil for marking mistakes.

8. I won’t leave without saying goodbye to you.

9. Peter left the party without thanking his host.

10. Are you interested in learning to paint?

11. He made a plea for maintaining communal harmony.

12. He got married only after getting a good job.