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Gerunds After PrepositionsSet 24

1I can't see the attraction of ..... (sit) on a beach all day.

2Choose the best answer:I look forward to ..... you on Sunday.

3Many old people are afraid of ..... an accident when they cross the road

4Before ..... a teacher, he worked in advertising.

5Combine the two ideas into one sentence using by + gerund.You can build your vocabulary. Write down new words and expressions.

6"I have been looking forward to ..... you! It has been ages since we last met," Patsy exclaimed excitedly.

7I don't like dogs because I'm afraid of (bite).

8Anyone ..... the age of 21 is able to gamble in Las Vegas.

9Rewrite the sentence using gerunds or participle clauses: They like traveling and exploring new cultures around the world. They are keen .....

10The correct form of the gerund "Everyone says that ..... late is unusual for a German" :

11The water of a hot spring carries many dissolved minerals, usually ..... the water an usual taste and smell.

12When ..... unit one, I fell asleep.

13Kate studies by listening to music and ..... at the same time.

14She got used to ..... in her new school after a month.

15Many young people are fond of ..... football and other kinds of sports

16What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? We're excited about visiting Hawaii.

17We should put rubbish in to ..... bins.

18Fill in the blank to correctly use a gerund as the object of a preposition:My dad is thinking about ..... a new car.

19Don't waste my time ..... about your salary.

20I'm interested in ..... my own costume for a comic con

21They are tired of ..... long hours. They need a holiday!

22She apologised ..... my secret.

23Grammar and Structures: Choose the best option to complete the following sentence: People whose main concern is ..... may eventually develop some serious health problems.

24A few days after the interview, I received an email ..... me the job.

25Give this to your mother; she loves reading.

26What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:We gave our consent in writing.

27If you often feel stressed about school exams, it is important to find a relaxation technique such as m ation or yoga.

28After the children slept, they dreamed of dragons and other thrills.

29Experts suggest ..... a list of the things you needto do every morning.

30What is the function of the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'She is good at playing the piano.'?

31It's no use ..... Paul. He won't be able to help you.

32The teacher wants to increase students' interest in ..... at the community centre.

33Those children are really excited about ..... on holiday.

34Fill in the blank:This special spray is used ..... plants from insects.

35Tom is really good at ..... problems.

36I am into ..... to music.

37..... to the speeding-car in front of her, He is safe from the worst accident ever.

38Robert is very anxious about ..... the exam.

39Which sentence uses a gerund after a phrasal verb?

40Error Identification: Identify the error in the sentence.Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons.

41Abigail and Mason were planning their weekend. Abigail said, "We talked about going to the museum." What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence?

42There's no point in ..... a car if you never use it.

43My sister is looking forward to (to move) to Munich.

44Choose the correct answer.Is there any point (in) ..... there now? We can call and ask if they need any help?