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.2.He left work. He didn't say anything to his supervisor.He left work without saying anything to his supervisor.3.They continued their presentation. They didn't look at us.They continued their presentation without looking at us.4.She translated the text. She didn't use a dictionary.She translated the text without using a dictionary.5.My son was playing the guitar. He didn't read music.My son was playing the guitar without reading music.6.We completed the test. We didn't cheat.We completed the test without cheating.7.He went outside. He didn't check the weather forecast.He went outside without checking the weather forecast.8.They watched a movie in the cinema. We didn't eat popcorn.They watched a movie in the cinema without eating popcorn.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.10.My daughter flew to Spain. She didn't ask for my permission.My daughter flew to Spain without asking for my permission.Try this exercise as a worksheet