Question

Here are the sentences rewritten using "having" or "being" where appropriate:

(A) I like having people admire my clothes.
(B) I hate having people give me missed calls.
(C) I detest friends being backbiting me all the time.
(D) I love having people telecast current issues in the media.
(E) I like teachers being able to provide me with substantial feedback.

Answer 1

To rewrite the sentences using 'having' or 'being' where appropriate, identify the gerund phrases and revise accordingly.

Step-by-step explanation:

To rewrite the sentences using 'having' or 'being' where appropriate, we need to identify the gerund phrases.

1. Original: I like having people admire my clothes. Revised: I like people admiring my clothes.
2. Original: I hate having people give me missed calls. Revised: I hate people giving me missed calls.
3. Original: I detest friends being backbiting me all the time. Revised: I detest friends who backbite me all the time.
4. Original: I love having people telecast current issues in the media. Revised: I love people telecasting current issues in the media.
5. Original: I like teachers being able to provide me with substantial feedback. Revised: I like teachers who are able to provide me with substantial feedback.