Reduction
_______ the movie, they started discussing the plot. (While/ watch)
While watching the movie, they started discussing the plot.
_______ the train, he read a book. (While/ wait)
While waiting the train, he read a book.
They decided _______ a new house. (Buy)
Gerund or infinitive
To buy
She hates _______ in front of a crowd. (Judge)
Gerund or infinitive
Being judged
_______ the bus, she saw her old friend. (When/ wait for)
When waiting for the bus, she saw her old friend.
________ dinner, she suddenly started crying. (While/ eat)
While eating dinner, she suddenly started crying.
He suggested _______ to the cinema after dinner. (Go)
Gerund or infinitive
Going
The children are excited _________ in the school play. (Choose)
Gerund or infinitive
To be chosen
_______ the room, he noticed a strange smell. (After/ enter)
After entering the room, she noticed a strange smell.
_______ the final exam, the students were relieved. (After/ finish)
After finishing the final exam, the students were relieved.
I hope _______ you again soon. (See)
Gerund or infinitive
To see
He avoided _______ by the teacher. (Punish)
Gerund or infinitive
To be punished
While they were walking in the park, it started to rain.
Reduce it
While walking in the park, it started to rain.
She enjoys ________ foreign languages. (Learn)
Gerund or infinitive
Learning
She agreed _______ us with the project. (Help)
Gerund or infinitive
To help
The document are ready ________. (Sign)
Gerund or infinitive
To be signed
_______ enough money, they decided to buy a car. (Because/ save)
Having saved enough money, they decided to buy a car.
The project needs _______ before the deadline. (Complete)
Gerund or infinitive
To be completed
We finished ________ the presentation just in time. (Prepare)
Preparing
She mentioned _______ for the scholarship. (Not/ consider)
Gerund or infinitive
Not being considered