There is no point (in) making the simple experiments once again.

Gerund as direct object:

* They do not appreciate my singing.

c.f.: They do not appreciate my assistance.

Will you admit having broken the window?

The watch needs repairing.

His suggestion is worth considering.

I consider it(formal object) a waste of time arguing about it.

Gerund as object of preposition:

* The police arrested him for speeding.

c.f.: The police arrested him for criminal activity.

He put off making a decision till he had more information.

Do you feel like taking a walk?

We succeeded in getting over all the difficulties.

verbs or phrases usually followed by gerund as object

admit 承认； excuse 原谅 ； postpone 拖延 ； fancy 想象；practise 练习； appreciate 欣赏； finish 完成； prevent 防止； avoid 避免；forbid 禁止； propose 建议； consider 考虑； forgive 宽恕； delay 耽搁； imagine 想象； deny 否认； involve 涉及；resist 抵制； risk 冒险； dislike 讨厌； mind 在意； save 挽救； miss 错过； suggest 建议； enjoy 喜欢； pardon 原谅；understand 理解； escape 逃避；permit 允许 can't stand 忍不住； can't help 忍不住； feel like 想，欲； give up 放弃； put off 推迟，instead of替换, look forward to期盼, object to反对, keep on坚持, see about了解, take to从事 4. Taking a quiz

Read the sentences below. Select an appropriate word from the verb list. Convert it to a gerund. No gerund is used twice.

(Verb List: analyze, enroll, indicate, make, read, replace, sack, stay, study, walk, work)

1. Many people enjoyed _______along the new footpaths.