Sentence transformation using the Gerund — Exercise 5
Paraphrase the following sentences as in the example. Use the Gerund.
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I read a book. I didn’t make any notes in it.
I read a book without making any notes in it.
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1.I went to the shop. I didn’t wait for Charlie.I went to the shop without waiting for Charlie.
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2.He left work. He didn't say anything to his supervisor.He left work without saying anything to his supervisor.
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3.They continued their presentation. They didn't look at us.They continued their presentation without looking at us.
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4.She translated the text. She didn't use a dictionary.She translated the text without using a dictionary.
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5.My son was playing the guitar. He didn't read music.My son was playing the guitar without reading music.
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6.We completed the test. We didn't cheat.We completed the test without cheating.
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7.He went outside. He didn't check the weather forecast.He went outside without checking the weather forecast.
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8.They watched a movie in the cinema. We didn't eat popcorn.They watched a movie in the cinema without eating popcorn.
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9.She jumped into the swimming pool. She didn't put on her swim cap.She jumped into the swimming pool without putting on her swim cap.
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10.My daughter flew to Spain. She didn't ask for my permission.My daughter flew to Spain without asking for my permission.
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