I found this document on the net. A list of useful phrases to have next to you when doing extended writing tasks. the phrases are in Spanish and with the equivalence in English.
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Gerund Phrases Exercises Working as an architect Making a living as an artist Nursing a sick patient Winning the lottery
Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________ Directing an action movie Being a lifeguard at the beach Taking care of children Creating new ice cream flavors
1) _______________ _______________________ _______________ _______________ _________is _is not someth something ing Sue could could easily easily manage. She doesn’t like children.
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2) _______________ _______________________ _______________ _______________ _________ _ would get rid of John’s John’s money money problems forever.
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3) Zenilda Zenilda likes likes making making desserts. desserts. She is is very very good at ___________________________________.
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4) James Cameron Cameron knows all all about about _____________ _____________________ ________________ ______________. ______. He made “Avatar” this year.
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5) It must have been diffic difficult ult for Picass Picasso. o. _______________ ______________________ _______________ ________ must must have been very difficult for him.
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6) Matthew Matthew would would enjoy enjoy ___________ ___________________ ________________ _______________ _________. __. He has always been good at designs.
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7) _______________ _______________________ _______________ __________ ___ is a very very import important ant job. job. People People need experienced help to stay healthy.
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8) Christina Christina enjoys enjoys ___________ ___________________ ________________ _________. _. She gets gets lots of sun and exercise everyday.