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V.1 + V.2-ing

After some verbs like "enjoy", "don't mind", "avoid", "deny", "finish" etc., if there is a second verb, it takes the "-ing" form or is a gerund.

Examples:

I enjoy playing football.

He doesn't mind doing the dishes.

I finished reading the book yesterday.

We avoid eating junk food.

He denied breaking the window.

For special spelling rules when adding '-ing' to a verb, refer to the Present Continuous (A1 - A2) section on this website, where these rules are explained in detail.

Exercises

Complete the sentences by writing the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1I ____ to strangers. (avoid / talk)

I avoid talking to strangers.

2She ____ the cookies. (deny / take)

She denies taking the cookies.

3I ____ my homework three hours ago. (finish / do)

I finished doing my homework three hours ago.

4I ____ to classical music. (not / enjoy / listen)

I don't enjoy listening to classical music.

5____ you ____ for people? (mind / wait)

Do you mind waiting for people?