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Gerunds After PrepositionsSet 16

1You can help young children by ..... them to do homework before or after school.

2They are committed to achieving their goals. Identify the verb + preposition + ing in this sentence.

3My mother did a degree in English after ..... school.

4Choose the best answer:My dad is fond of ..... a lot of flowers in the garden.

5EXERCISE 4: Complete the following using by + a gerund or gerund phrase to express how something is done.7. Tony improved his listening comprehension .....

6How about ..... Ha Long bay?

7She sincerely apologized for ..... him.

8I look forward to meet you soon.

9Choose the correct gerund: 'They talked about ..... (to travel).'

10After ..... all the questions, she left the examination hall.

11Nora is busy ..... every day, juggling her work and family life. She wishes she had more time to play with her kids!

12Are you interested in ..... the planet?

13In the following sentence, what is the gerund phrase?His mom had warned Ricky about going down the staircase backward.

14We'll give a reward to anyone ..... (provide) the police with information about the missing jewelry.

15I'm sorry I can't come to your party but thank you for ..... me.

16Identify what the gerund phrase is functioning as in this sentence.My sister knows a lot about growing vegetables.

17You must be very proud of ..... gotten an A on your final exam.

18We insist on ..... (go) out with friends.

19Have you thought about ..... a new computer

20"I am looking forward to ..... you soon."

21Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION? Many people celebrate New Year's Day by making noise.

22Adam is really good at .....

23I'm looking forward to ..... soccer with my new teammates.

24The factory specializes in food (process) .....

25..... the dance, Jerry said good-bye to his girlfriend

26I'm looking forward ..... you at the event

27Lots of people move to cities in ..... of career options (PURSUE)

28They insisted on their photographs ..... immediately.

29True or False: Verbs that come after prepositions must be gerunds.

30Fill in the blank by using a gerund.I always eat breakfast before ..... to school.

31I need to work on ..... my daily schedule.

32The survey will cover various ways of ..... the different attitudes toward love and marriage of today's youth.

33The ..... of basic skills like how to cross the street, or what to do when you get lost, must be carefully taught at primary school.

34We are going to play after ..... our homework.

35This workshop is to help those ..... trouble operating the new packaging machine.

36When I feel like ..... a snack, I always eat fruit or vegetables.

37The correct form of verbal noun: "He took part in of the committee

38Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase? A) She is singing a song B) Singing in the rain C) The bird sings beautifully

39Select the correct category for the sentence: She is interested in learning new languages.

40Thank you for ..... me.

41NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. This major initiative focuses on (2) ..... carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency across all sectors. Choose the best word to complete blank (2).

42Prior to ..... out the drill, we need to make sure the team's ready.

43It's 11:00; time to ..... the hotel.

44Elige la forma correcta (gerundio o infinitivo): I usually relax by ..... (read / reading) a book.

45We are used to ..... at home.

46Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.Why don't we go swimming this afternoon?$\rightarrow$What about .....

47We're looking forward to ..... from you.

48I ..... to New York City!

49She felt ill after ..... the food.

50Maj Bow gave Lt Mill an award for ..... excellently during the mission.

51TO LOOK FORWARD ..... SOMETHING

52Identify the Non-Finite Verb:There is no point in shouting so loudly; no one is listening.

53How about ..... volleyball after school?

54Choose the gerund phrase: Carla often makes money by babysitting her neighbors.

55He apologised for them to damaging their car.

56I am tired of ..... the same questions.

57You may think I am an old man, but I can assure you I am still ..... strong.

58Choose the correct form of the verb. It's no point in ..... it secret any more.

59Complete the sentence:You can't make an omelet without ..... a few eggs.

60She's always afraid of ..... her parents.

61Identify the gerund phrase.The frowning artist was thinking of painting my house.