1. I told the boy where to start. 2. I thought it a pity for them to be wasted. 3. I can't understand his behaving like that. 4. Mr. Smith seems to be deep in debt. 5. The worst thing is his having no idea about it. 6. Being invited to the party is a great honor to me. 7. We consider it wrong to cheat in examinations. 8. She is reported to be the best person for the job.