Complete the following sentences with gerunds. Please write the entire sentence in your reply.
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed__________________________.
2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped __________________________.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided ______________________.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble _______________________.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time ______________________.
6. I'm looking forward to_____________________________.
7. I'm still not used to___________________________.
8. I strongly dislike_______________________________.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like ____________________________.
10. If you visit my country I recommend ___________________________.
11. I don't mind ____________________________.
12. I'm afraid of___________________________.
13. Let's talk about __________________________.
1. Since coming to the U.S, I've especially enjoyed eating taco. I love this food.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S, I've stopped playing video games on my computer. Instead, I have surfed web to learn English.
3. Since coming to the U.S, I've avoided going outside late alone. Because I haven't known as much people as here.
4. Since coming to the U.S, I've had trouble speaking and listening English. But I am trying to improve myself.
5. Since coming to the U.S, I've spent a lot of time practising listening and speaking English.
6. I'm looking forward to seeing my parents and best friends in the U.S.
7. I'm still not used to communicating English with foreigners.
8. I strongly dislike inhaling smoke when other people are smoking around me.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like being bored, because my aunts will lead me to eat delicious food and go somewhere interesting to have fun.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend going many beautiful places, such as Hoi An Ancient Town, Ha Long Bay, etc
11. I don't mind having a job with high or low salary, as long as I have a job that I really love.
12. I'm afraid of telling a lie. I'm not good at that.
13. Let's talk about going to the piano concert to see our idol perform.
Hieu, you're not in my grammar class, but you're the first person to respond!!!
DeleteAnswers are all correct, except for #9, which is a little awkward.
I know I'm not in your grammar class, but I still would like to finish your grammar homework. In order that I can improve my grammar better. And I finished these questions when I was studying in lab room today.
DeleteWell I'm glad you're making good use of your lab time! Keep writing; I enjoy reading your writing.
DeleteThank you so much for correcting me. I really appreciate.
DeleteI really appreciate IT.
DeleteAppreciate is a transitive verb. It requires an object.
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed seeing the skyscrapers.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped driving my car
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided speaking too much Spanish.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble understanding American people.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time studying English.
6. I'm looking forward to traveling to Mexico
7. I'm still not used to living in a place where the weather is too hot.
8.I strongly dislike doing exercises which I have to carry heavy things.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like drinking alcohol because I hate hangovers.
10. If you visit my country I recommend going to Camecuaro it is a beautiful lake close to my town.
11. I don't mind eating a lot of Mexican food because it's delicious.
12. I'm afraid of getting married with a wrong guy, because marriage is one of the most difficult decisions also isn't easy to change.
13. Let's talk about learning grammar for improving your writing.
12. You're absolutely correct.
Delete13. to improve your writing (but that's Wednesday's lesson on infinitives)
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed making money.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped having fun.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided wasting time.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble with finding a good job.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time in working .
6. I'm looking forward to going back home.
7. I'm still not used to being comfortable with AC.
8. I strongly dislike waiting .
9. On weekends, I don't feel like resting at home.
10. If you visit my country I recommend visiting the southwest .
11. I don't mind working on holidays .
12. I'm afraid of being sick.
13. Let's talk about going to zoo.
1. Really?
Delete2. Really?
4. trouble finding
5. a lot of time working
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed meeting new people.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped spending time with my friends.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided wasting too much money.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble speaking English.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time working.
6. I'm looking forward to learning 100% English.
7. I'm still not used to living in the U.S.
8. I strongly dislike seeing people throw trash on streets.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like doing housework.
10. If you visit my country I recommend eating Mexican food.
11. I don't mind sleeping whole day.
12. I'm afraid of losing my puppies.
13. Let's talk about going to a haunted house.
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Delete1. Since coming to the U.S, I've especially enjoyed going out with friends.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped eating in the restaurants.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided going out late .
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble speaking in public.
5. Since coming to the U.S, I've spent a lot of time improving my skills in English.
6. I’m looking forward to seeing my friends
7. I'm still not used to staying home a lot.
8. I strongly dislike eating food which is not Halal.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like getting bored.
10. If you visit my country I recommend going to visit Royal Saudi Air Force Museum. in Riyadh
11. I don't mind joining your trip.
12. I'm afraid of getting in trouble.
13. Let's talk about finding a good place to visit.
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ReplyDelete1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed Mexican food.
2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped sleeping in.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided fast food restaurants.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble speaking English in public or articulating an idea for a long period of time.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time learning English.
6. I'm looking forward to speaking English without thinking about the fact that I am speaking English. I am looking forward to my speaking abilities to become secondary.
7. I'm still not used to how fast past adult life is.
8. I strongly dislike loud and obnoxious behaviors.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like I have enough time to do anything but study and catch up with homework.
10. If you visit my country I recommend that you bring a google translating device with you.
11. I don't mind it when people fix my English mistakes and grammar.
12. I'm afraid of walking in downtown by myself at night.
13. Let's talk about why we exist.
7. not sure what you mean
Delete13. okay :)
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed studying.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped hanging out with my old friends.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided missing my homeland.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble speaking English.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time cooking.
6. I'm looking forward to getting a master.
7. I'm still not used to eating sandwich.
8. I strongly dislike going to beach.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like getting tired.
10. If you visit my country I recommend going to restaurant.
11. I don't mind closing the window.
12. I'm afraid of meeting a rooster.
13. Let's talk about reading books.
9. this doesn't make sense
Delete12. a rooster?
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed learning English.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped sleeping many hours per day.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided eating fast food.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble understanding many accents.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time thinking about my life.
6. I'm looking forward to meeting with my family and friends in Venezuela.
7. I'm still not used to living in a hot place with many changes in their weather.
8. I strongly dislike listening heavy metal.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like losing my time in things without sense.
10. If you visit my country I recommend going to the Gran Sabana
11. I don't mind eating a lot food from differences countries.
12. I'm afraid of losing my parents or something special in my life.
13. Let's talk about trying to improve yourself
1 Since coming to the US .I've especially enjoyed eating Indian food.
ReplyDelete2 since coming to the US. I have stopped taking a nap during the day,because I have to work.
3 since coming to the US. I've avoided talking with the strange people.
4 since coming to US, I've spent many months learning english.
5 I'm looking forward to going to a movie today.
6 I am still not used to talking English fluently.
7 I strongly dislike staying alone at home.
8 on weekends, I don't fellow like watching the TV .
9 If you visit my country. I suggest going to Marakech the red city because it's nice place .
10 I don't mind living in big city.
11 I m afraid of traveling to unusual places.
12 let's talk about our meeting tomorrow.
3. with strangers
Delete1 since coming to the USA I have especially enjoyed seeing a lot building,when I went downtown.2 Since coming to the USA have stopped hanging out because I do not have much time.3 Since coming to the USA,I have avoided speaking my native language because I want to speak fast English .4 Since coming to the USA I have had trouble speaking English because I didn't used to speak it before.5 Since coming to the USA I have spent many times to watch it tv to improve my English.6 I'm looking forward to traveling around the USA.7 I'm not used to living busy country.8 I strongly dislike driving when it's raining.9 On weekends , I do not feel like being bored because I'm occupied at work.10 If you visit my country I recommend going to National park .11 I do not mind having a good job when I get my masters. 12 I'm afraid of people who tell bad things behind in back of others.13 let's watch some soccer game tomorrow.
ReplyDelete3. I want to speak English fast.
Delete5. incorrect
12. who say bad things behind others' backs.
1. Since coming to the us I've especially enjoyed tasting different kind of food. 2. Since coming to the us I've stopped hanging out at the middle of night. 3) since coming to the us I've avoided being lazy 4) since Icoming to the us I've had trouble speaking English to a native speaker. 5) since coming to the us I have spent time studying English. 6) I am looking forward reaching my goal 7) I'' still not used to speak English confidentially 8) I'm strongly dislike seeing some people depressed 9) on the weekend I don't feel like eating at home. 10) If you visit my country I recommend eating local food. 11) i don't mind learning different culture. 12 I'm not afraid of telling the truth to someone if I feel like I have to 13) let's talk about going to the art museum
ReplyDelete6. forward to reaching
Delete7. used to speaking
12. :)
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed talking with native speakers.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped hanging out with my friends.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided going out alone at night.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble listening to English.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time practicing my English skills.
6. I'm looking forward to getting a scholarship.
7. I'm still not used to using English fluently.
8. I strongly dislike smoking.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like relaxing.
10. If you visit my country I recommend eating my local food.
11. I don't mind helping people.
12. I'm afraid of living alone.
13. Let's talk about travelling around the world.
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Delete1. Since coming to the U.S, I've especially enjoyed going out with my family.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped playing soccer with my friends .
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided going out with my dog.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble speaking front of people.
5. Since coming to the U.S, I've spent a lot of time training with soccer ball.
6. I’m looking forward to getting my bachelor degree in United State.
7. I'm still not use to using my car frecuently.
8. I strongly dislike eating fast food.
9. On weekends, I don't feel bad because i playing soccer with my friends.
10. If you visit my country I recommend going to visit my cities chile.
11. I don't mind playing with my dogs.
12. I'm afraid of watching a terror movie.
13. Let's talk about watching a premier league in England.
7. used to
Delete9. because I playing???
12. horror movie
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed the traditional western food.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped eating out constantly.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided riding bike often.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble riding bike at night.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time to getting use to living here.
6. I'm looking forward to visiting my family.
7. I'm still not used to doing some things that i am still not use to doing.
8. I strongly dislike to eating blue cheese.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like getting up too early in the morning.
10. If you visit my country I recommend spending time in different regions of the country.
11. I don't mind eating vegetable everyday.
12. I'm afraid of eating without vegetable everyday.
13. Let's talk about doing something fun.
ReplyDelete1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed the weather in Houston.
2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped staying up late everyday.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided walking alone on the street.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble with my eating.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time
6. I'm looking forward to be succesful in the future.
7. I'm still not used to wake up early.
8. I strongly dislike talkative people.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like doing anything.
10. If you visit my country I recommend you to visit HA LONG BAY.
11. I don't mind to sing everyday.
12. I'm afraid of snakes.
13. Let's talk about your hobbies.