Practice 7

Notes

Gerunds are often used after the following expressions :-

can't resist	It's no use	be used to
can't stand	It's no good	be accustomed
can't tolerate	It's (not) worth
can't help	It's not worth	feel like

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e.g. The weather is so hot that Anna can't help staying in the pool for the whole day.

 

Complete the following dialogue with suitable expressions and gerunds.

The first one has been done for you as an example.

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Mary :	My sister e.g. ( look) at the beautiful clothes without trying them on. Sometimes it's not (1) (buy) them at all.
Lily :	That's true. We girls are so (2) (shop) and spending a lot.
Mary :	You know, it's (3) (get) the things that you don't really want. I (4) (see) my sister's wardrobe. There're so many unused new clothes! But she's (5) (buy) / so used to buying / all fashionable things home.
Lily :	Well, it's (6) (force) your sister to give up her habit. If you (7) (see) your sister's unused clothes, put them on yourself.
Mary :	You're right. Sometimes I (8) (scold) her.
Lily :	By the way, do you (9) (go) to Lane Crawford with me now? It's on big sale.
Mary :	Sure, let's go.