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Gerunds as Subjects or Objects

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  • I really hate (wash) dirty dishes!
    Object - washing
  • (Shop) is boring! I hate shopping malls!
    Subject - Shopping
  • Last summer, Jenny tried (surf) with her new surfboard.
    Object - surfing
  • Robert has a red sports car. He enjoys (drive).
    Object - driving
  • Mary likes (watch) TV, but she doesn’t have a television.
    Object - watching
  • (Cycle) to work is a great way to get some exercise.
    Subject - Cycling
  • (Read) books and magazines can help you to learn English.
    Subject - Reading
  • (Watch) TV is bad for my eyes. That’s what my mother says.
    Subject - Watching
  • (Sing) is my sister’s favorite hobby. She has a great voice.
    Subject - Singing
  • My friends hate (cook). They always eat at restaurants.
    Object - cooking
  • Sam doesn’t like to kill animals, so he never goes (hunt).
    hunting
  • (Eat) lots of vegetables is important for good health.
    Subject - Eating
  • I often go to the beach on weekends. I like (swim).
    Object - swimming
  • Richard lives near a mountain, so he often goes (ski) in the winter.
    Object - skiing
  • (Cook) is fun. I love making dinner for my friend.
    Subject - Cooking
  • I dislike *skate* because I always fall down on the ice.
    Object - skating
  • (Learn) about other people and cultures is fascinating.
    Subject - Learning
  • If you like (read), there’s a great book store nearby.
    Object - reading
  • Thomas enjoys (paint) with lots of different colors.
    Object - painting
  • (Fly) makes me nervous. I prefer traveling by train.
    Subject - Flying
  • My brother likes seafood, so he likes (fish).
    fishing
  • I bought a new bicycle last week. I love (cycle).
    Object - cycling
  • (Find) a parking space is difficult in the mornings
    Subject - Finding
  • I’m sorry, but I can’t go (shop) with you. I hurt my foot.
    shopping
  • (Swim) is a great way to get fit, but I’m afraid of the water!
    Subject - Swimming
  • I don’t like (dance) because I’m not a good dancer.
    Object - dancing