Global MCQ Practice
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Gerunds After PrepositionsSet 1

1Despite ..... in the early hours of the morning, they didn't want to go to bed.
2Let's go out after ...... (pay) the bill. (future)
3I am not used to ..... in such a hot country.
4The police have caught the robber ..... last night.
5To correctly use a gerund (-ing word) as the object of a preposition, complete this sentence: 'You can't get good grades without ..... '
6After ..... by the workers, this house will be sold.
7George is interested in (take) ..... an art class.
8Choose the right variant of infinitive or gerund: I'm really looking forward to ..... my new course.
9Sandra left without ..... (say) goodbye to anyone.
10Before ..... out, I phoned Sarah.
11He rang me this morning for tell me that he had passed his driving test.
12I'd like you to think about ..... (join) our company.
13She washed the apple before ..... it.
14In the function of an attribute the gerund is ..... preceded by a preposition. (1)
15Roger apologized for ..... my birthday.
16I am interested in improving myself.
17We reached the house after ..... for almost an hour.
18Choose the correct sentence: They talked about go to the park.
19What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? I am fond of playing chess.
20Identify the gerund phrases(s). Bart received the prize for being the best tenor.
21What is the function of the gerund phrase in the following sentence? The student was punished for cheating.
22EXERCISE 23: Complete the sentence with an appropriate form of the verb in parentheses.11. Jeff applied to medical school many months ago. Now he's so concerned about (accept) ..... into medical school that he's having a difficult time (concentrate) ..... on the courses he's taking this term.
23It is no use to ask Mike for help. He is selfish.
24Instead of ..... out with Janet, we decided ..... home.
25We have decided against ..... a new car. (buy)
26I look forward to ..... the art work in the museums
27We will find out soon enough ..... he lied to us about ..... from college.
28I'll go on ..... for as long as I can-I love being a student
29After ..... goodbye to her friends, she got onto the bus.
30William wants to become better at playing the piano. He decides to work hard and follow a routine. Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: "By practicing every day, he improved his skills."
31How about ..... Computer Monthly Magazine to review the product?
32Before he bought the house, he did a lot of research
33Identify the gerund in the sentence.Of all my interests, I care most about swimming.
34The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. Identify the verb + preposition + ing in this sentence.
35Complete the sentence:My coach is tired of ..... the same drill every day.
36He insisted ..... the manager.
37She apologized for (not finish) the report on time.
38Choose the best answer:I look forward to ..... dinner at your restaurant. Thank you for your help.
39The whole area was devastated by the hurricane ..... unexpectedly last night.
40EXERCISE 8: Using the given information, make sentences with upon +-ing.5. When Sam re-read the figures, he found that he had made a mistake.
41The professor is dedicated to teaching his students. Identify the verb + preposition + ing in this sentence.
42Should we really speak of the "breakdown" of families when we are perhaps witnessing new family forms and a new social structure arising late capitalism?
43Which verb is commonly followed by "about"?
44The number of people ..... for mobile phones has increased.
45They had sold the apple and banana plantation before ..... for the USA.
46From the same announcement closing line: "We look forward (12) ..... you at the conference." Choose the best option for blank (12).
47The storm prevented us to go out.
48It was a very hot day, so we stopped ..... a cold drink on the way home.
49Identify the gerund's function in the sentence.Manny argued strongly against recounting the vote.
50Choose the best answer to complete each sentences.What about ..... to dinner with me?
51Find the gerund phrase: Susan was soon bored with reading her book.
52It seems that after ..... to persuade Jane, he decided to try her mother.
53The villagers discussed ..... a recycling centre in their town.(gerund)
54What is the weather ..... in Hanoi?
55Do not forget about informing her.
56In the picture, there is a girl ..... flowers in the pasture.
57I'm looking forward to ..... you next summer.
58Many modern architects insist on ..... materials native to the region that will blend into the surrounding landscape.
59Complete the sentence: I am interested in ..... (learn) more about history.
60What about ..... next week?
61How about ..... a local sports team for some physical activity?