Replace the gerund by a gerundial complex by adding a subject to it. The subject of the gerundial complex must be different from the subject of the sentence. Comment on the functions. Пример:
Model: 1) Everything depends on getting there in time. —
Everything depends on your getting there in time.
2) I'm against writing this review. —
I'm against Jack's 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. I'll take the opportunity of being here to ask you some questions. 5. He succeeded only through making the right contacts from the very beginning. 6. He began to grow fast only after coming to live with us. 7. You can't go through college without planning and saving. 8. It's no good trying to make her change her mind. 9. I'm used to coming home very late. 10. She likes being praised and made much of.11. I’m against going there alone. 12. It is useless doing it now. 13. I have an idea of going to the South. 14. There is little sense in staying here now.15. They apologized for having made the noise.16. Who is for telling him the truth? 17. I object to interfering in my personal life. They are just neighbours.
Paul and Oliver usually play sports at the sports center on holiday.
Paul sometimes watches birds in the Wales parks in August.
Paul and Oliver always have countryside walks in the Wales parks at weekends.
Oliver often rides a bike in the Wales parks in summer.
Paul sometimes rides a horse in the Wales parks on holiday.
Paul and Oliver usually fish in the Wales parks every summer.
Oliver often climbs mountains in the Wales parks in summer.
Paul and Oliver sometimes buy souvenirs in the Wales parks on holiday.