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Gerunds After PrepositionsSet 15

1Oliver's family is accustomed to eating a small dinner every evening. What is the function of the gerund in this sentence?

2The perfect gerund can be used as:

3Complete the sentence:Instead of ..... about the problem, we should focus on finding a solution.

4After prepositions and conjunction we use

5..... a book is an excellent way to relax before ..... to bed.

6EXERCISE 4: Complete the following using by + a gerund or gerund phrase to express how something is done.10. My dog shows me she is happy .....

7The president ofEkoboda Ltd. stated that he was looking forward to ..... work on the bridge construction project

8She's fed up with ..... to work.

9After ..... his pass, he was allowed to enter the building.

10We had to keep him from ..... off the cliff.

11She's looking forward to ..... her new job.

12Choose the correct option: They are looking forward to ..... your news.

13I love my dog, I'm responsible for ..... (take) care of him.

14Would you mind ..... me clean my new house this weekend?

15Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following She is used ..... to loud music.A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening.

16Despite ..... several times, the applicant failed to provide the required documents before the deadline.

17You should avoid ..... to the city in this weather.

18Gerunds as objects of prepositions. Choose the correct sentence.

19The river is very dirty. How about ..... it on the weekend?

20Identify the gerund in the sentence: He looks forward to writing his memoir.

21Choose the correct gerund or infinitive form Don't leave without ..... goodbye.

22USE OF LANGUAGE-GRAMMAR: Gerunds after prepositionsChoose the correct option.The children are so excited about this trip to Canada. (go on)

23I am tired of my neighbours ..... noise every night.

24I can't take John home. Would you mind (give) ..... him a ride?

25I am looking forward to ..... my mother's cooking at Christmas.

26Determine the grammatical role of the gerund in the sentence: "She takes pride in winning."

27He went on ..... until he was an old man.

28I have a dream about ..... a big house. (build)

29Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.Let's go camping at the weekend!

30She is good at ..... (swim).

31Complete:You should visit the Tate Gallery if you are interested .....

32After to take the medication, the patient became drowsy and more manageable.

33Choose the correct variant. She is looking forward to ..... his aunt in Chicago.

34His best interest is in creating art.Which function of gerund is used?

35Identify the gerund. If there are no gerunds, choose none.I am tired of working.

36I dream about ..... a big house.

37We look forward ..... some time with you in the summer.

38We use this knife for ..... bread.

39Complete the sentence: She is on the verge of ..... (cry).

40Complete the sentence: Why don't you visit me? I really look forward to ..... you.

41Can I just ask why you have so many .....?

42The teacher accused the student of cheating during the exam. Identify the verb + preposition + ing in this sentence.

43She's always afraid of .....

44After ..... her husband, she travelled the world with him for a year.

45I hate ..... people drop litter on the floor.

46Identify the gerund in the sentence: "She is good at solving complex problems."

47I'm looking forward ..... abroad

48Since ..... to San Bernardino, Yih-Ping has made many friends.

49Clay can weld in all positions, but he has problems welding pipes. Why is welding pipes more difficult?

50Mr.Riyadh, a successful local businessman, made his fortune by ..... in real estate.

51Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank in the sentence.I don't know what to do this evening. What about ..... to the movies?

52Complete the sentence: I look forward to ..... (meet) you at the event.

53Find the error that needs CORRECTION.We reached the nearest village after walked for 30 minutes.

54I look forward to ..... (see) you in the Marathon event.

55Despite ..... one of the top-rated hotels in the city, the Grand Marina still offers very affordable rates.

56What is a gerund object of preposition?

57We are looking forward ..... the new art exhibit at the weekend.A. seeing B. to seeing C. see D. be seeing

58Lucy often spends her weekend taking care of old people ..... from diabetes.

59Dugongs swim by movement their broad spade-like tail in an up and down motion.

60He's interested in ....., so I usually buy him recipe books for his birthday.

61Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ......