Question

Put the verbs in brackets into the perfect gerund form.
1. I am still thirsty in spite of (drink) four cups
of tea.
I am still thirsty in spite of having drunk four cups of tea.
2. Bob didn't return the book he had borrowed in spite of (promise) to do so.
3. The fisherman went home in the evening without (catch) a single fish.
4. I can't understand the article in spite of (read) it twice.
5. I think Mr. Smith was foolish to buy a car before (learn) to drive.
6. Angela went to bed at 9 p.m. in spite of (sleep) all the afternoon.​

Answer 1

1. having drunk

2. having promised

3. having catched

4. having read

5. having learnt

6.habing slept