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    The document provides examples and exercises for using gerund phrases with "the" and "of" phrases in English. It explains that when "the" precedes a gerund, the object of the gerund is contained within an "of" phrase. Some examples are given such as "the storing of the merchandise" and "the lighting of torches." Learners are then given sentences to complete by making gerund phrases from words in parentheses, using "of" phrases or without "of" phrases.

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    The document provides examples and exercises for using gerund phrases with "the" and "of" phrases in English. It explains that when "the" precedes a gerund, the object of the gerund is contained within an "of" phrase. Some examples are given such as "the storing of the merchandise" and "the lighting of torches." Learners are then given sentences to complete by making gerund phrases from words in parentheses, using "of" phrases or without "of" phrases.

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    The document provides examples and exercises for using gerund phrases with "the" and "of" phrases in English. It explains that when "the" precedes a gerund, the object of the gerund is contained within an "of" phrase. Some examples are given such as "the storing of the merchandise" and "the lighting of torches." Learners are then given sentences to complete by making gerund phrases from words in parentheses, using "of" phrases or without "of" phrases.

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    Modern English part II—Sentence & Complex Structures

    Exercises for Non-native Speakers


    6-3 THE + GERUND + OF-PHRASE OBJECT

    pp. 103~104

    If the precedes the gerund, the “object” is contained within an of phrase.


    The storing of the merchandise became a problem after the warehouse
    burned down.1
    but Storing the merchandise became a problem after the warehouse
    burned down.

    Usually the phrase beginning with the has stronger noun force. In some
    gerund phrases, the choice with the of phrase “object” is avoided － Taking
    drugs is detrimental to the health.

    Make a gerund phrase out of the words in parentheses, using an of phrase


    “object.” Note where it is also possible or desirable to use an “object” without
    of.
    EXAMPLE: a. The school administration is opposed to (shorten, school
    year).
    The school administration is opposed to the shortening of the
    school year.
    also The school administration is opposed to shortening the
    school year.
    b. (bribe, officials) is a very serious offense.
    The bribing of officials is a very serious offense.
    also Bribing officials is a very serious offense.

    1. The office boy is responsible for (mail, packages) the mailing of the
    packages/mailing the package.
    2. (light, torches, night) The lighting of torches/Lighting the torches at night
    is a beautiful ceremony in Hawaii.

    3. The world was shocked to hear about (loot and burn, besieged town) the
    looting and burning of the besieged town.

    1
    Sometimes another determiner than the may be used with an of phrase
    object—Their (or this, any) storing of the merchandise became a problem
    after the warehouse burned down.
    Page 1 of 2
    Modern English part II—Sentence & Complex Structures
    Exercises for Non-native Speakers
    6-3 THE + GERUND + OF-PHRASE OBJECT

    4. (place, wreaths, servicemen’s graves) The placing of wreaths on (the)


    servicemen’s graves takes place on Memorial Day.
    5. The little girl was puzzled by (come and go, so many people) the coming
    and doing of so many people.
    6. (burn, trash, outdoors) The burning of trash outdoors should be done in
    a safe place.
    7. (build, moderately-priced houses) The building of moderately-priced
    houses has stopped for a while.
    8. There are mechanical devices for (open and close, these doors) the opening
    and closing of these doors/opening and closing these doors.
    9. Newspapers are responsible for (shaping, public opinion) the shaping of
    public opinion/shaping public opinion.

    Page 2 of 2

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