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Chapter 7: Gerunds and Infinitives 

Exercise 39

1. She takes a math course every semester. This is difficult.  (EXAMPLE)

·                      Taking a math course every semester is difficult.

·                       To make a math course every semester is difficult.

·                         It is difficult to take a math course every semester.

2. During the semester, she goes to class every day. This is a good idea.

·                       Going to class every day during the semester is a good idea.

·                      To go to class every day during the semester is a good idea.

·                       It is a good idea going to class every day during the semester.

3. She takes notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board. This is useful.

·                   Taking notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board is useful.

·                  To take notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board is useful.

·                    It is useful taking notes as the professor does the sample problems on the board.

4. She does the homework problems regularly. This takes time.

·                     Doing the homework problems regularly takes time.

·                     To do the homework problems regularly takes time.

·                       It takes time to do the homework problems regularly.

5. She turns the homework in every day. This gives her a sense of satisfaction.

·                      Turning the homework in every day gives her a sense of satisfaction.

·                     To turn the homework in every day gives her a sense of satisfaction.

·                        It gives her a sense of satisfaction to turn the homework in every day.

6. She gets good grades. This is the best reward.

·                    Getting good grades is the best reward.

·                    To get good grades is the best reward.

·                      It is the best reward getting good grades.