X. Replace the Gerund by a Gerundial Complex by adding

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The Gerundial Complex

IX. Paraphrase the sentences using Gerundial Complexes:

Pattern A:Do you mind if I close the window?

Do you mind my closing the window?

1. The doctor insisted that I should stay at home. 2. There is no chance that they will call on us tonight. 3. There is no possibility that we shall see him this week. 4. We insisted that he should come with us. 5. I have heard that your son has been awarded the Order. 6. Will you object if I smoke here? 7. You will excuse me if I ask you again. 8. There is no hope that you will receive a letter from him soon. 9. There is no fear that I shall forget.
10. You will excuse me if I ask you again.

Pattern B:I want she to recite this poem.

I insist on her reciting this poem.

I dont want him to be sent here.

I object to his being sent there.

1. They wanted me to take part in the competition. 2. I don't want Jane to stay here alone. 3. I don't want him to be elected chairman. 4. Mother did not want Mary to go to the cinema. 5. The teacher wanted the students to do this exercise. 6. I want her to be sent to the conference.

a Subject to it:

Pattern:I'm against writing this review.

I'm against your writing this review.

1. I fail to see the point of raising the question now. 2. She simply can't help laughing at you. 3. We did not mind waiting a little. 4. It's no good trying to make her change her mind. 5. I'll take the opportunity of being here to ask you some questions. 6. I'm used to coming home very late. 7. He succeded only through making the right contacts from the very beginning. 8. Everything depends on your getting there in time.

XI. Replace the Subordinate Clauses by Gerundial Complexes:

1. When I received the telegram, I started home at once. 2. While he was copying the text, he made a few mistakes. 3. You may avoid many mistakes if you observe these rules. 4. You can improve your knowledge of English if you read more. 5. When she left school, she got a job at the post-office. 6. When he entered the room, he greeted everybody. 7. After he had packed all the things he phoned for a taxi. 8. I don't remember that I have ever come across his name before. 9. She hesitated before she entered the room. 10. When I was passing their house, I noticed that all the windows were dark.