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2. Dina : Look at those people. They usually come to this futsal court on Saturday.
Doni : Really? Who _____ (be) they?
Dina : I don’t _____ (know) but they wear expensive sport stuff.
Doni : Well, I think they _____ (be) professional futsal players.

3. Risa : What ____ (be) your favorite food?
Nova : I ____ (like) Javanese salad with peanut dressing.
Risa : It _____ (sound) delicious.
Nova : Yes, it does.

Gerund (-ing)
Common verbs followed by gerund
The -ing noun can be used:
are:

 as the subject of a verb:
Playing golf is my favorite leisure activity. [Verbs of liking and disliking]

 detest dislike enjoy
 as the object of a verb:
 hate fancy like
I really enjoy playing golf.

 love
-ing nouns are nearly always uncountable nouns

C. Find eight words hidden in the grid, mark and write them in the box below.

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D. Complete the conversation below by changing the words in the bracket into gerund.

Claire : When I have free time, I like ________ (listen) to my favorite songs. I
actually hate ________ (go) outside, so I only stay inside at home to
spend my time. What about you? What do you like to do in your free
time?
Dea : I usually enjoy ________ (read) novels. I also love ________ (watch)
movies. My favorite genre is romance.
Claire : I also like romance movies. __________(spend) the night with movies
is really fun. Would you like to watch with me sometime?
Dea : Sure, I would like to.

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