1. Paying
Sentence: Paying big prices for famous pictures is now a wealthy man's way of avoiding taxation.
Explanation: The gerund "paying" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "pay". In this sentence, it describes the action or activity of wealthy individuals spending money on expensive artwork as a means to avoid paying taxes.
2. Making
Sentence: English grammar is very difficult and few writers have avoided making mistakes.
Explanation: The gerund "making" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "make". In this sentence, it describes the action or activity of writers unintentionally creating errors in their written work due to the complexity of English grammar.
3. Recognizing
Sentence: Maurice was saved from escaping by Kate's entry with the tray.
Explanation: The gerund "recognizing" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "recognize". In this sentence, it describes the action or activity of Maurice being prevented from escaping a certain situation because Kate entered with a tray and he recognized her.
4. Seeing, greeting, and commenting
Sentence: The elderly ladies enjoyed seeing who came in and out, greeting old friends, and commenting unfavourably on how these had aged.
Explanation: The gerunds "seeing", "greeting", and "commenting" are all formed by adding -ing to the base forms of the verbs "see", "greet", and "comment". In this sentence, they describe the actions or activities of the elderly ladies enjoying the sight of people entering and leaving, welcoming old friends, and expressing negative opinions about how those friends had aged.
5. Signing
Sentence: Of course, the contract is mutually beneficial and he is all for signing it.
Explanation: The gerund "signing" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "sign". In this sentence, it describes the action or activity of someone expressing their approval and willingness to sign a mutually beneficial contract.
6. Helping
Sentence: The important part of his life is helping people.
Explanation: The gerund "helping" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "help". In this sentence, it describes the action or activity of someone making a positive difference in the lives of others by providing assistance.
7. Going
Sentence: Parks at night is a dangerous place to walk. Avoid going there after darkness.
Explanation: The gerund "going" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "go". In this sentence, it advises individuals to refrain from walking in parks at night because it is unsafe.
8. Buying
Sentence: Father suggested buying a new machine.
Explanation: The gerund "buying" is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb "buy". In this sentence, it describes the action or activity of someone acquiring a new machine based on the suggestion made by their father.
1. Перепишите и переведите предложение: "we never have practice on Sunday."
- Мы никогда не проводим тренировку в воскресенье.
- Здесь выделенное слово "never" означает, что никогда не происходит тренировка в воскресенье.
2. Перепишите и переведите предложение: "no transport stops here."
- Здесь транспорт не останавливается.
- В данном контексте, выделенное слово "no" отрицает наличие остановок транспорта здесь.
3. Перепишите и переведите предложение: "we see nothing interesting in this question."
- Мы не видим ничего интересного в этом вопросе.
- В данном случае, выделенное слово "nothing" означает отсутствие интересного аспекта в заданном вопросе.
4. Перепишите и переведите предложение: "the police have no evidence against this suspect."
- У полиции нет доказательств против этого подозреваемого.
- Здесь, выделенное слово "no" отрицает наличие доказательств у полиции против подозреваемого.
5. Перепишите и переведите предложение: "none of the group want to do that."
- Никто из группы не хочет это делать.
- Здесь, выделенное слово "none" означает, что никто из группы не желает выполнять задачу.
6. Перепишите и переведите предложение: "he could find neither him nor his relatives."
- Он не смог найти ни его, ни его родственников.
- В данном случае, выделенное слово "neither" означает, что он не смог найти ни самого человека, ни его родственников.
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