〔25〕 動名詞②
(1)She appreciates his helping her.
(2)She hates my singing.
(3)They were surprised by his arriving late.
(4)She’s upset about my missing the deadline.
(5)I can’t stand his singing so loudly.
(6)Would you mind my borrowing your pen?
(7)Would you mind if I borrow your pen?
(8)I am sorry for saying that.
(9)I am sorry for having said that.
(10)I was sorry for saying that.
(11)I was sorry for having said that.
(12)They are grateful to the manager for having given them a second chance.
(13)They expressed gratitude for having been given such a wonderful opportunity.
(14)She is excited about her sister’s having passed the exam.
(15)He complained about my having lost his keys.
(16)Everyone likes being praised.
(17)John couldn’t find any possibility of being loved by Jane.
(18)He was sorry for not coming on time.
(19)I regret not having told the truth.
(20)I’m surprised at my brother’s not mentioning the news.
(21)He was sorry for his friends’ not coming on time.
(22)We are used to waking up early.
(23)They are used to living in cold climates.
(24)He is accustomed to waking up at dawn.
(25)I’m accustomed to reading for at least an hour before bed.
(26)I couldn’t help laughing at the joke.
(27)We can’t help admiring the beautiful view.
(28)I feel like swimming today.
(29)She feels like eating ice cream.
(30)It is no good waiting for him, for he probably won’t show up.
(31)It is no good trying to fix that old computer.
(32)It is no use studying the night before the exam.
(33)It is no use blaming others for your mistakes.
(34)There’s no use pretending you don’t care.
(35)There’s no use begging him for another chance.
(36)I’m looking forward to visiting Japan next year.
(37)There is no denying his talent.
(38)There is no predicting the future.
(39)What do you say to going out for dinner tonight?
(40)What do you say to playing tennis this weekend?
(41)How about going for a walk in the park?
(42)It’s raining outside. How about watching a movie at home?
(43)We’ve arranged for the transportation and accommodation. What about planning some activities during our stay?
(44)What about adding a vegetarian option to the menu?
(45)The book is worth reading many times.
(46)This place is worth visiting during spring.
(47)She burst into tears on hearing the news.
(48)On arriving home, he found a surprise gift on his table.
(49)The company is developing new software with a view to improving customer service.
(50)The government introduced the policy with a view to reducing unemployment.
(51)Would you mind turning down the music?
(52)Would you mind giving me a hand with this?
(53)It goes without saying that honesty is the best policy.
(54)It goes without saying health is more important than wealth.
(55)I never go jogging without stretching first.
(56)He never travels without carrying his camera.
(57)I have a garden of my own planting.
(58)They opened a restaurant of their own making.
(59)His pride prevents him from admitting his mistakes.
(60)The locked door prevented her from entering the room.