Using Gerund Phrases in Sentences Answers

Directions:

Underline the infinitive phrases in the sentences below. Then change the infinitives to gerunds and write them on the lines at the left.

Example:

sucking           To suck on plain hard candies can relieve a cough due to a cold.

Blending             1. To blend two words results in an entirely new word, such as chortle, a blend of chuckle and snort.

looking             2. Jani’s three-month old baby loves to look into the safety mirror above his crib.

refrigerating             3. Peanut butter will keep for several weeks at room temperature, but to refrigerate it extends its shelf life.

descending             4. According to my doctor, to descend even 1,000 feet can help relieve altitude sickness.

Advertising             5. To advertise job openings is relatively inexpensive, but advertisements are seldom seen by people who are not actively looking for jobs.

being               6. Many people believe that to be shy is a charming quality.

Playing             7. To play the national anthem before sporting events is traditional in the United States.

installing              8. Ernie kept telling me that to install a prefabricated disappearing attic staircase was a reasonable task for two people working together.

Moving             9. To  move a camera from side to side is called panning.

Getting             10. To get ahead in business is the main goal of the networking organization Robin attends.

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