English Banana.com Test Your Grammar Skills Gerund Fun Underline the most appropriate word in each sentence: Oscar put on his CV that his hobbies include collecting / spending rare coins I don’t think that Halle is capable of finishing / baking that trifle on her own, you? “Did you have any problems finding / meeting us?” “No, the directions were fine.” Making / drinking tea after it’s gone cold isn’t my favourite pastime The main problem here is teenagers being / having nowhere to go in the evenings My brother simply isn’t capable of taking / holding the initiative on anything Please be honest with me; there’s no point beating / running around the bush I’m afraid I’m too busy to sit and watch you waiting / getting your hair cut See you later! Excuse me; you know where the waiting / living room is, please? 10 Hugh felt a bit embarrassed about showing / seeing his grandma without her teeth in 11 Turn right at the swimming / playing pool and the theatre is on your left 12 Learning / trying to play the tuba should be a highly rewarding experience! 13 Please will you all just stop messing / walking about? 14 If you want my advice, driving / running would be quicker than going / walking 15 Barbara always complains about Christmas shopping / buying, but she enjoys it really 16 Did you know that Bob was taken to court for watching / having TV without a licence? 17 Would you mind being / getting quiet, please? We’re trying to watch the news 18 After Barry has done the washing up, he enjoys spending / making time with his kids 19 Sita has real problems drawing / remembering maths equations 20 Have you told Mr Lees about damaging / replacing his car yet, Alan? 21 Betsy and Alan are very keen on attending / driving car boot sales 22 Simon Cowell is famous for speaking / making rude comments on X Factor 23 We didn’t mention the burglary because we were afraid of getting / losing our jobs 24 If it’s a straight choice between flying / travelling and arranging / catching a train, then I’d rather fly, whenever possible 25 Catherine apologised for upsetting / chatting her mum at lunchtime 26 Are you interested in taking / going to the theatre one night next week? 27 If you have any problems listening / ordering our new CD, please email us 28 “Hi, what can I for you?” “Hello, I’m wanting / looking to open a new account.” 29 I don’t like Dancing / Singing Queen I prefer ABBA’s later stuff 30 Carol warned her dad against selling / buying an old PC, but he bought one anyway For more fun worksheets, games, and quizzes log onto www.englishbanana.com now! This worksheet can be photocopied and used without charge Big Grammar Book Intermediate Book