Lesson XXVIII: ING-Action Object

C. ING-Action Object C.1. ING-Action Form in the Object Position Previous pattern: IT is fun TO TRAVEL. TO TRAVEL is fun. New pattern: Subject Block Action Block … LIVING can be difficult . BEING here on time is important . PRACTICING every day improves our English . WORKING all day made him tired. Exercise: C.1.1. Practice ING-Action Object in Subject Block Position Merge the statements to express the same idea. Use ING-Object in the subject block position. For example: Bill teaches English . It is a hard work . TEACHING ENGLISH IS A HARD WORK . Ted writes short stories . It requires great talent . WRITING SHORT STORIES REQUIRES GREAT TALENT . 1. Carlos writes home often. It takes a lot of time. 2. Tom takes pictures. It is a good hobby. 3. Our family plays chess. It provides many hours of entertainment. 4. John sells precious metals. It is a profitable business. 5. We must take an examination. That means extra hours of study. 6. Mary visited Niagara Falls. It was wonderful. 7. I read the news every day. It helps in learning English. 8. Jerry completed the forms. It fulfilled the requirements. 9. Fred sends an e-mail message to Laura every day. It means Fred is in love with her. 10. Bob drinks a quart of milk every day. It is healthful. 11. Ted plays golf. It provides relaxation. 12. Betty learned to speak Chinese. It’s difficult.