Complete the following sentences with gerunds or gerund phrases. Feel free to make your gerunds possessive or negative. 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 running with my dog.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped staying up late at night.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided talking to strangers on the street.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I have trouble digesting the food here.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I have spent a lot of time cooking at home.
6. I'm looking forward to visiting my friend in Boston this Christmas.
7. I'm still not used to driving in the traffic here.
8. I strongly dislike going to school by bus.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like waking up early.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend you taking a motorbike tour in Saigon, it is crazy but super fun.
11. I don't mind my friends' fixing my pronunciation.
12. I'm afraid of staying alone at home.
13. Let's talk about your being accepted to UH.
EXCELLENT
Delete1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed making friends from different backgrounds.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped playing piano :(
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided hanging out at late night.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble finding an empty parking spot.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time with my friends.
6. I'm looking forward to being better.
7. I'm still not used to living alone.
8. I strongly dislike Sushi.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like going to bed early.
10. If you visit my country I recommend you to call me.
11. I don't mind if turned off the a/c.
12. I'm afraid of nothing.
13. Let's talk about your plan for the future.
2. We have to find you a place to play!
Delete6. Better than what?
10. Try again!
11. Try again!
12. GERUND?
13. GERUND?
1. Since coming to the US, I have really enjoy playing sports.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the US, I have stopped acting violently with my friends. :)
3. Since coming to the US, I have avoided talking with strangers since I scare that they will kidnap me.
4. Since coming to the US, I have troubled using public transportation.
5. Since coming to the US, I have spent a lot of time thinking and trying to find a new suitable "boyfriend".
6. I'm looking forward meeting a physical boyfriend, not the one that I mentioned in sentence 5. :)
7. I'm still not used to feeling as comfortable since having to live far away my family.
8. I especially dislike eating sushi.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like going outside and usually feel like staying home and reading books.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend you spending time eating all Vietnamese food.
11. I don't mind you thinking that I'm Terrible.
12. I'm afraid of seeing ghost.
13. Let's talk about stopping doing gerund homework.
2. :)
Delete3. LOL
4. had trouble
5. good luck!
6. :)
7. as comfortable as what?
11. LOL
13. :)
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed going to international tea party.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped over reacting over simple issues
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided wasting my time carelessly
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble managing good time to call my sister in Iraq
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time thinking about how to succeed in my study in U.S.
6. I'm looking forward to seeing my mother.
7. I'm still not used to drinking black coffee
8. I strongly dislike being dishonest with people.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like studying anything
10. If you visit my country I recommend you going to Bekhal waterfall in north of Iraq.
11. I don't mind listening to your complain when you are angry
12. I'm afraid of not having enough time to spend with my family
13. Let's talk about you forgetting my birthday
2. well that's a good thing!
Delete8. You don't like your being dishonest or you don't like when others are dishonest with you? Meaning is unclear.
13. LOL
1. Since coming to the U.S, I've especially enjoyed going fishing.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped playing computer games.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided coming home late at night.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble remembering foreigners’ names.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time learning English.
6. I'm looking forward to visiting New York next year.
7. I'm still not used to cooking American dishes.
8. I strongly dislike being compared to someone else.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like doing homework.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend visiting my hometown and enjoying specialty there.
11. I don't mind people calling me “knee” because it is hard to pronounce my name correctly.
12. I'm afraid of being alone.
13. Let's talk about spending more time doing research paper.
11. You mean Knee is not the correct way to pronounce your name???
Delete13. LOL
excellent
1. Since coming to the U.S, I've especially enjoyed speaking English.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped watching movies every night.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided going outside alone after 9.00pm.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble waking up at 5.30 am in the morning.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time being stuck in traffic.
6. I'm looking forward to coming back Vietnam this October.
7. I'm still not used to eating American foods .
8. I strongly dislike doing something without responsibility.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like being disturbed by phone.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend your coming to Ha Long Bay, one of new 7 wonders of the World.
11. I don't mind waiting for you until 2.00pm.
12. I'm afraid of touching a cat.
13. Let's talk about supporting her to resolve this problem.
6. going back to
Delete8. meaning is unclear
12. really?
nice
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed playing badminton with my cousin.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S. I have stopped driving motobike.
3. Since coming to the U.S. I have avoided going outside after 10pm.
4. Since coming to the U.S. I had trouble driving car.
5. Since coming to the U.S. I've spent a lot of time speaking English.
6. I'm looking forward to learning how to swim.
7. I'm still not used to finding a boyfriend.
8. I'm strongly dislike eating animals.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like staying home alone.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend you visiting some beautiful places such as Vung Tau beach, Nha Trang town, and Da Lat city.
11. I don't mind my friend telling me about my mistakes.
12. I'm afraid of walking outside alone on midnight.
13. Let's talk about doing homework on blog.
4. LOL--I think that's an understatement!
Delete6. YES!
7. You're still not used to having to find a boyfriend?
11. nice!
12. at midnight
nice work!
1-Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed expressing my opinion without fear.
ReplyDelete2-Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped smoking.
3- Since coming to the U.S. I have avoided dealing with strangers.
4-Since coming to the U.S. I had trouble carrying cash on my pocket.
5. Since coming to the U.S. I've spent a lot of time reading books.
6. I'm looking forward to making new friendships.
7. I'm strongly dislike gasping.
8. I'm still not used to being away from my mother.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like not hanging out with friends.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend you learning some Arabic.
11. I don't mind having a phone for days.
12. I'm afraid of losing my wallet.
13. Let's talk about visiting another city.
1. Love it. I hope that you can stay here as long as possible!
Delete7. gossiping (gasping is something else!)
10. ana thekkia
11. ?
good work, Hamza
1- Since coming to the U.S. I've specially enjoyed eating healthier than when I was in Portugal.
ReplyDelete2-Since coming to the U.S. I have stopped watching a lot of tv.
3-Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided eating junk food.
4-Since coming to the U.S., I've trouble understanding the different accentes.
5-Since coming to the U.S., I've spend a lot of time making new friends.
6-I am looking forward to visiting more states.
7- I'm still not used to spending that much time far from home.
8-I strongly dislike waiting for too long.
9- On weekends, I don't feel like waking up too early.
10-If you visiting my country I recommend your going to Serra Da Leba.
11-I don't mind cooking during the weekend.
12-I'm afraid of losing my parents.
13-Let's talk about getting ready for the storms.
1. REALLY?
Delete10. If you visit
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1. REALLY?
Delete10. If you visit
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1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed meeting new people.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped playing soccer.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided going outside in midnight.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble finding a good apartment.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time.
6. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
7. I'm still not used to eating a new kind of food.
8. I strongly dislike going there.
9.On weekends, I don't feel like studying math.
10. If you visit my country I recommend you trying arabic food.
11. I don't mind going to the library this night.
12. I'm afraid of losing someone.
13. Let's talk about preparing for the trip.
3. at midnight
Delete5. you've spent a lot of time DOING what?
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed playing soccer in the rec.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped cooking my lunch.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided talking to the cops.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble talking to other emigrants.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time studing ate the lcc.
6. I'm looking forward to passing the level 6.
7. I'm still not used to playing soceer with other cultures.
8. I strongly dislike staying in traffic a lot of time.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like going out.
10. If you visit my country I recommend going to EL SALTO ANGEL.
11. I don't mind talking to pretty girls.
12. I'm afraid of talking to strangers.
13. Let's talk about going to the movies.
7. with people from other countries
Delete8. sitting in traffic
11. I'm sure you don't!
nice
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed speaking Englihsh.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped speaking Chinese.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided driving too fast.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble being rubbed.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time making friends.
6. I'm looking forward to taking class every day.
7. I'm still not used to paying tips.
8. I strongly dislike people smoking around me.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like taking vacation.
10. If you visit my country I recommend staying in Taipei.
11. I don't mind you coming late, but please get off my class right now.
12. I'm afraid of sleeping alone.
13. Let's talk about taking a trip.
4. Rubbed? Not sure what you mean here!
Delete6. And I look forward to seeing you every day :)
9. I don't feel like going anywhere (not taking vacation)
11. LOL
1. Since coming to the U.S. I've especially enjoyed driving road trips.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped smoking.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided eating fat.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble speaking Vietnamese.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time chatting with my friends.
6. I'm looking forward to hearing good news.
7. I'm still not used to singing in the bathroom.
8. I strongly dislike paying bills.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like having holidays.
10. If you visit my country I recommend climbing Fansipan mount.
11. I don't mind picking you up.
12. I'm afraid of eating rat.
13. Let's talk about preparing for an exam
1. taking road trips
Delete4. really?
8. me too
9. ?
10. mountain (or Mount Fansipan)
1. Since coming to the U.S., I've especially enjoyed going to the University of Houston.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I've stopped talking to my mother on the phone everyday.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I've avoided spending too much money buying things.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble trying to drive.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time reading Harry Potter again (this time, in English).
6. I'm looking forward to visiting my family again.
7. I'm still not used to eating so much sugar.
8. I strongly dislike having to say good-bye.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like doing exercises.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend spending at least 5 days in Rio de Janeiro.
11. I don't mind talking with you on the phone every night.
12. I'm afraid of hiking Mount Everest.
13. Let's talking about getting older.
1. Since coming to the U.S., I've especially enjoyed talking with foreigners.
ReplyDelete2. Since coming to the U.S., I have stopped drinking beers.
3. Since coming to the U.S., I have avoided cooking at home.
4. Since coming to the U.S., I've had trouble looking for delicious Chinese food.
5. Since coming to the U.S., I've spent a lot of time driving my car around Houston.
6. I am looking forward to getting into the University of Houston.
7. I am still not used to driving over the speed limit here.
8. I strongly dislike eating the French fries here here.
9. On weekends, I don't feel like waking up earlier than 12am.
10. If you visit my country, I recommend you going to visit the Great Wall.
11. I don't mind cleaning up my room.
12. I am afraid of being late everyday.
13. Let's talk about driving a car at 530pm.