Read the sentences, translate them, find the gerunds and determine their functions. Do you mind closing the window? 2. The doctor insisted on my staying at home. 3. Will you object to my smoking? 4. We insisted on his going with us. 5. Have you the means of helping him now? 6. What is worth doing at all is worth doing well. 7. He enjoys sleeping in the open air. 8. 1 dislike borrowing things from other people. 9. Before signing the contract he insisted on phoning his colleagues. 10. Having received the telegram I started home at once. 11. You can improve your knowledge of English by reading more.