Gerund. Exercise 1.

Переведите на русский язык, определяя функцию герундия.

  1. Reading books is useful.
  2. I like reading
  3. He insisted on taking part in the conference.
  4. On coming home he always has a rest.
  5. The author reports having applied a new method.
  6. Excuse my coming late.
  7. I am surprised at his being awarded the prize.
  8. Carrying out experiments is a must with every scientist.
  9. Would you mind showing one more slide?
  10.  Would you mind my showing some slides to you.
  11.  He could not help joining the discussion.
  12.  There is one more point worth mentioning.
  13.  It is no use searching for another approach.
  14.  It is no good arguing about this issue.
  15.  The motor went on running.
  16.  We cannot help acknowledging the importance of this statement.
  17.  Would you mind answering one more question.
  18.  In spite of his words I could not help feeling excited.
  19.  It seems to me the case is not worth mentioning.
  20.  Go on demonstrating your slides.
  21.  Avoid mixing these two substances.
  22.  This paper is worth reading.
  23.  I can't help regretting it.
  24.  He had to give up experimenting.
  25.  Let us try heating several metals.

26. Excuse my interrupting you.

  1.  He regrets having interrupted you.
  2.  He does not like asking questions.
  3.  He does not like being asked questions.
  4.  He liked your asking questions.
  5.  He reports having observed a new star.
  6.  The authors report having solved the problem.
  7.  I think of trying another approach.
  8.  He succeeded in obtaining reliable results.
  9.  He is fond of reading.
  10.  He is fond of being read to.
  11.  He is fond of your reading.
  12.  He objected to sending them an invitation to the conference.
  13.  They insisted on being sent to the conference.
  14.  In making observations extreme care to avoid errors is necessary.
  15.  The device has the merit of being suitable for many purposes.
  16.  There is no necessity of making any corrections.
  17.  The possibility of man being able to reach the moon was seriously discussed at that time.
  18.  There is some reason for questioning this assumption.