PG 4
PRACTICING GERUNDS THROUGH CONVERSATIONAL STARTERS
Instructions: The objective of this exercise is to enhance your fluency and comprehension in using gerunds (verbs followed by -ing forms) through simulated conversation starters. By integrating these grammatical structures into your everyday vocabulary, you will improve both your spoken and written English skills. Each question set below is designed to stimulate a natural dialogue flow, encouraging you to use gerunds in response. As you answer these questions, focus on extending the conversation by following up with your own questions or comments related to the topic introduced. This continuous exchange will help you internalize the use of gerunds, making them a natural part of your language repertoire.
Enjoying Everyday Life
- What activities do you enjoy doing in your free time?
- Follow-up: Are there any new activities you’d like to try?
- What kind of music do you like listening to when relaxing?
- Follow-up: Who is your favorite artist or band, and why?
- Are there any foods you dislike and try to avoid?
- Follow-up: What is it about those foods that you don’t like?
- What destinations do you love traveling to the most?
- Follow-up: What makes these places special to you?
- What subjects do you hate studying, and why?
- Follow-up: How do you manage to study these subjects when you need to?
Reflecting on Personal Growth
- What personal goals do you enjoy setting for yourself?
- Follow-up: How do you track and measure your progress towards these goals?
- What new skills do you enjoy learning?
- Follow-up: What motivated you to start learning this new skill?
- What challenges do you enjoy overcoming?
- Follow-up: Can you share an experience where overcoming a challenge made you stronger?
- What moments of self-reflection do you find most valuable?
- Follow-up: How has self-reflection helped you in your personal or professional life?
- What achievements are you most proud of?
- Follow-up: What did you learn from the process of achieving these goals?
Exploring Personal Interests
- What sports do you enjoy playing or watching?
- Follow-up: Who is your favorite athlete, and why do they inspire you?
- What crafts do you like making?
- Follow-up: What’s the most challenging project you’ve tackled so far?
- What languages do you enjoy learning?
- Follow-up: What challenges have you faced while learning a new language?
- What genres of music do you enjoy exploring?
- Follow-up: Have you discovered any new artists or bands recently that you like?
- What culinary dishes do you enjoy cooking or trying?
- Follow-up: What’s the most exotic dish you’ve prepared or tasted?
Discovering New Experiences
- What social events do you like attending?
- Follow-up: What was the most memorable event you’ve attended recently?
- What kinds of books do you enjoy reading?
- Follow-up: Who is your favorite author, and what makes their work stand out?
- What outdoor activities do you enjoy participating in?
- Follow-up: What is one outdoor activity you haven’t tried but would like to?
- What types of art exhibitions do you enjoy visiting?
- Follow-up: Is there an art piece that left a lasting impression on you?
- What cities or countries do you enjoy exploring during vacations?
- Follow-up: What is a memorable cultural experience you had while traveling?
