Найдите в предложениях герундий и определите его время, залог и функцию. Переведите предложения. (Пожалуйста, не забудьте про время, залог и функцию)
1. Smoking costs a lot of money.
2. I will call you after arriving at the office.
3. Please have a drink before leaving.
4. I am looking forward to meeting you.
5. Do you object to working late?
6. Mary always dreams about going on holiday.
7. Please, excuse us for waiting too long.
8. My favourite occupation is reading.
9. We are interested in buying these goods.
10. I have three shirts that need washing.
11. They insisted on being sent the results of tests.
12. What is the purpose of his going there?
13. This letter requires signing.
14. I am grateful for his helping me. I am grateful for his having helped me.
15. We thank you for sending us your letter.
16. The house wants repainting.
1) So there are risks to standing still.
2) But there are also risks to forever riding the wave of technological advance which can be expensive.
В обоих случаях герундии to standing и to riding употребляются в предложениях в функции дополнения (риск чему, для чего?)