Question

6 Rewrite each sentence so that it begins with an -ing form as subject.
a It can be very relaxing to collect fossils.
Collecting fossils can be very relaxing.
b It can be very difficult to give up smoking.
It isn't a good idea to do an exam without revising.
d It is fun to learn a new sport.
e It takes lots of hard work to learn a foreign language.
f It was very exciting to see my favourite band play live.
g It will never be possible to live on Mars.
h It took a long time to write the report.
i
It is so tiring walking up this mountain!
j It is illegal to drive without a licence.
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Answer 1

b Giving up smoking can be very difficult.

c Doing an exam without revising isn't a good idea.

d Learning a new sport is fun.

e Learning a foreign language takes lots of hard work.

f Seeing my favourite band play live was very exciting.

g Living on Mars will never be possible.

h Writing the report took a long time.

i Walking up this mountain is so tiring.

j Driving without a licence is illegal.