The functions of the gerund

Choose the proper comment on the semantic type of the adverbial modifier expressed by the gerund / the gerundial phrase.

He is going to the country for planting apple-trees in the garden.

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	A. an adverbial of reason
	B. an adverbial of purpose

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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GERUND

Choose the proper comment on the semantic type of the adverbial modifier expressed by the gerund / the gerundial phrase.

In crossing the street one should be careful.

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	A. an adverbial of manner
	B. an adverbial of time

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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GERUND

Choose the proper comment on the semantic type of the adverbial modifier expressed by the gerund / the gerundial phrase.

He went away without saying good-bye.

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	A. an adverbial of condition
	B. an adverbial of attendant circumstances

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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GERUND

Choose the proper comment on the semantic type of the adverbial modifier expressed by the gerund / the gerundial phrase.

She learned the words without writing them down.

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	A. an adverbial of manner
	B. an adverbial of condition

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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GERUND

Choose the proper comment on the semantic type of the adverbial modifier expressed by the gerund / the gerundial phrase.

The boy had no appetite in spite of having had no meal since morning.

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	A. an adverbial of concession
	B. an adverbial of reason

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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GERUND

Choose the sentences where you find a mistake in the comment on the syntactical function of the gerund / the gerundial phrase given in capital letters.

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	A. They accepted his apologies FOR HAVING CAUSED TROUBLE TO THEM. - a prepositional object
	B. She couldn't work FOR HAVING A HEAD-ACHE. - an adverbial of reason
	C. He took TO WEARING JEANS. - an attribute
	D. Mark succeeded IN ORGANISING A CONFERENCE. - an adverbial of time
	E. They were proud OF HAVING COLLECTED SO MANY NICE PICTURES. - a prepositional object
	F. We had no hesitation IN BYING A WASHING-MACHINE. - an adverbial of time
	G. There was no hope OF HAVING A DATE WITH HER. - a prepositional object
	H. I have no objection TO HAVING A HIKING HOLIDAY. - an attribute
	I. I was responsible FOR DOING THE SHOPPING. - an adverbial
	J. We couldn't but notice her surprise AT SEEING HIM. - an attribute