The following sentences are given in my text book, so they should be correct:
I was frightened by his sudden appearance.
I can't see a gerund here.
I was frightened by his opening the door so suddenly.
1. What about putting up a fence around our country cottage? I’m sick and tired of our neighbours constant
ly looking at what we do!
2. What about putting up a fence around our country cottage? I’m sick and tired of our neighbours looking at what we do constantly!
3. What about putting up a fence around our country cottage? I’m sick and tired of the fact that our neighbours constantly look at what we do.
I think the last sentence would look more natural if I said - …the fact that our neighbours are always looking at what we do. Right?
Right