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Gerunds After PrepositionsSet 19

1Despite ..... several challenges, the engineering team successfully completed the bridge ahead of schedule.

2What verb form follows a preposition in the sentence: "She is good at ..... (paint)"?

3Melinda always turns off her computer before ..... her office.

4Anyone ..... the lecture must sign the attendance sheet.

5Mr. Banks has taught music for twenty years and spends his spare time ..... pieces for the piano

6I don't blame you for not ..... outside in this awful weather.

7It is no use ..... a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight.A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing

8Fill in the blank: He has a talent for ..... (sing).

9Identify the gerund's function. Harry was punished for cheating.

10Find the sentence with the reduced clause:They were running hurriedly, as if they were being chased by someone.

11VERB PATTERNS. SELECT THE CORRECT OPTION2. She believes in ..... animals just like humas deserve to be respected

12Look at the following sentence:He was awakened by the constant ringing of the telephone. What purpose does the word "ringing" serve in the sentence?

13Our schedule is not working out. We should discuss ..... our daily routine. I don't feel as though we're getting enough accomplished.

14She is worried about ..... sick, so she stays home all the time.

15Which of the following sentences uses a gerund after a preposition?

16Although he's the managing director, he goes to work by bike. (despite)

17They are afraid of ..... late.

18Choose the mistake.Everyone of us can help to protect and sustain our environment by change our consumption habits.

19My bank counselor advised me to invest in secured bonds before ..... in the stock exchange.

20You need to protect your identity from ..... stolen online.

21Choose the correct reduced relative clause version of this sentence: "The girl who is sitting near the window is my cousin."

22Complete the sentence:I'm not very good at ..... secrets.

23Complete the sentence:You can't get good at something without ..... a lot.

24I'm interested in ..... a career in finance.

25How about ..... homework early?

26I cant't help ..... that he is lying to me.

27What about ..... swimming this afternoon?

28Everyone must pay a fee before ..... his certificate.

29He boasted about ..... a selfie with Rhianna

30Please confirm your reservation in .....

31I am very tired of ..... to her complaints day after day.

32Who is responsible for ..... the dishes tonight?

33True or False:In the sentence, 'I'm tired of waiting, ' the word 'waiting' is a gerund.

34FULL / BARE INFINITIVE // ING-FORMAfter ..... that he decided ..... everything she had told before

35"He would rather walk instead of taking the bus." What does the gerund phrase act as?

36The powerful engine made a noise like a lion .....

37There is no point ..... to convince John that this car is better. He has made up his mind.

38He won't go by plane. He is afraid of ..... (fly)

39Are you interested in ..... in our team?

40Handle the tree carefully by hold it at the bottom, notthe top.

41I'm used to ..... the tutorial while ..... So I can do it well

42Choose the role of the gerund in each sentence:My uncle is afraid of flying.

43Choose the correct answer to the following question.Mary spent ..... the countryside last week.

44Students ..... good results in the final exam will receive scholarships from the school.

45I must drive more carefully. I can't risk ..... another speeding ticket.

46When did the mother reveal her plans for the birthday party?

47In the following sentence, what is the gerund phrase?After making ten birds, Sadako lined them up on the table beside the golden crane.

48I look forward to ..... vacation.

49What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:Instead of speaking, all of the students should be listening.

50Fill in the blank:I'm not very good at ..... secrets.

51Identify the gerund.We gave our consent in writing.

52Due to having a lot of things ..... last night,we missed ..... the film.

53Kate uses her English for ..... books

54Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.While snow showers are common in the north during the winter, precipitation is unlikely tomorrow. Rewrite beginning with DespiteThe next words will be .....

55I look forward to meet you at the airport. A) look B) forward C) meet D) at

56I've got bags of photographs and one day I'll get round to ..... them in an album.

57Jon Stewart has made a career of ..... ing politicians

58I remember ..... when I was a child.

59Anyone ..... the rules will be disqualified.

60She cannot leave the table without ..... her dinner.

61There is no point in going ..... when you haven't got enough money ..... anything.