Sentence transformation using the Gerund — Exercise 6
Paraphrase the following sentences as in the example. Use the Gerund.
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He didn’t help me. He made excuses.
Instead of helping me, he made excuses.
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1.We didn’t take a taxi. We walked there.Instead of taking a taxi, we walked there.
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2.She wasn't preparing for her test. She was watching TV.Instead of preparing for her test, she was watching TV.
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3.He didn't listen to me. He played computer games.Instead of listening to me, he played computer games.
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4.We didn't go to work. We stayed at home.Instead of going to work, we stayed at home.
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5.They didn't book a hotel. They bought a tent to sleep in.Instead of booking a hotel, they bought a tent to sleep in.
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6.She didn't clean the house. She rested.Instead of cleaning the house, she rested.
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7.He didn't look for a job. He procrastinated.Instead of looking for a job, he procrastinated.
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8.We didn't have breakfast. We only drank a cup of coffee.Instead of having breakfast, we only drank a cup of coffee.
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9.She didn't join a gym. She complained about her weight.Instead of joining a gym, she complained about her weight.
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10.They weren't patient with each other. They argued a lot.Instead of being patient with each other, they argued a lot.
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