1. He
was alwavs ready for helping people.
2. He was very glad of being helped in his
difficulty.
3. On being allowed to leave the room. the
children immediately ran out into the yard and began playing.
4. In making this experiment, they came across
some very interesting phenomena.
5. The results of the experiment must be checked
and rechecked before being published.
6. David was tired of being scolded all the time.
7. The watch requires repairing.
8. The problem is not worth discussing.
9. Jane Eyre remembered being locked
up in the red room for having contradicted Mrs. Reed.
10. Why do vou avoid speaking to me?
11. She tried to avoid being spoken to.
12. The doctor insisted on sending the sick man to
hospital.
13. The child insisted on being sent home at once.
14. Do you mind him being examined by a heart
specialist?
15. He showed no sign of recognizing me.
16. She showed no sign of being surprised.
17. He had a strange habit of interfering in other
people's business.
18. I was angry at being interrupted every other
moment.