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8 The Sporting Life 3 Grammar Gerunds as Subjects A gerund or a gerund phrase can be the subject of a sentence. Swimming uses more muscles of the body than almost any other form of exercise. Watching sports isn't nearly as fun as playing them. Make a gerund or gerund phrase negative by putting not before it. Not exercising is a sure way to gain weight. Not warming up before you exercise can lead to injuries. Note that a gerund subject takes a singular verb. Getting in shape takes time and effort. Superlative + Present Perfect The present perfect can be used after a superlative. This is the most exciting sporting event I've been to in a long time. Who is the best football player you've ever seen? رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa A. Rewrite each sentence with a gerund or gerund phrase as the subject. It is foolish to ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is foolish. 1. It is easier to lose weight when you're physically active. is easier when you're physically active. 2. The thing that stops many people from being physically active is not having enough time. stops many people from being physically active. 3. It gives a runner a sense of satisfaction to complete a marathon. 4. It is difficult, but thrilling, to learn how to ski. 5. The most important part of playing a sport isn't winning. 6. It is dangerous to scuba dive without proper training. 7. It is not a good idea to swim after eating. gives a runner a sense of satisfaction. is difficult, but thrilling. of playing a sport. is dangerous. is not a good idea. is gratifying. 8. It is gratifying to see your body become trimmer and stronger. 9. It is exciting to attend a live sporting event. is exciting. 10. It is disappointing not to get a chance to play for your team. وزارة التعليم is disappointing. Ministry of Education 2024 1166 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 116 30/4/24 2:31 AM

Gerunds as Subjects

Superlative Present Perfect

Rewrite each sentence with a gerund or gerund as the subject 1. It is easier to lose weight when you're physically active.

KSA B. Complete each sentence with a gerund or gerund phrase. Watching 2. 3. - N M L 5 O NÄ 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. a training video helps me to exercise. is a good idea. gives me energy. takes a long time. is one way to make friends. makes me feel good about myself. is easy for some people, but difficult for others. is something I try to avoid doing. is a bit boring. is thrilling, but dangerous. is something I want to try someday. C. Answer the questions with a partner. Use superlatives + the present perfect. 1. What is the funniest joke you've ever heard? 2. What is the bravest thing you've ever done? 3. Who is the most admirable person you have ever known? 4. What is the most beautiful place you've ever visited? 5. What is the best film you've ever seen on TV? 6. What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you? 7. What is the greatest thing that's ever happened to you? D. Identify the sport each piece of equipment comes from. Then write a sentence about each sport using either a gerund (phrase) as subject, or the superlative + present perfect. 1 عليم 4 Ministry of cation 2024-1446 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 117 A دهامه 2 5 3 60 117 30/4/24 2:31 AM

Complete each sentence with a gerund or a gerund phrase 1........ is a good idea

Answer the questions with a partner. Use superlatives + the present perfect 1. What is the funniest joke you've ever heard?

Identify the sport each piece of equipment comes from Then write a sentence about each sport using either a gerund (phrase) as subject, or the superlative + present perfect