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Gerunds After PrepositionsSet 3

1My brother likes ..... to heavy metal.

2What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? You can get better by practicing every day.

3I am looking forward to ..... you next month.

4They look forward to ..... their new robot.

5I haven't studied for ages and I'm finding it hard to get used to ..... every day.

6Max is in prison for aiding and ..... Mary with her bank robbery.

7..... up in a big family has taught lots of valuable lessons.

8Before ..... on holiday, she gave the plants some water.

9She is used ..... to loud music.

10I'm not interested in ..... French. I prefer ..... English.

11Gerund or infinitive. Identify the following sentence and choose the correct answer. She is afraid of ..... old.

12I am not interested in ..... sports.

13Not ..... a car can be difficult.

14Complete the sentence: They are looking forward to ..... (meet) their new neighbors.

15My daughter complains about ..... long hours.

16It was not easy for us getting tickets for the concert.

17It is no use ..... the truth in light of the new evidence.

18I couldn't say this word and kept .....

19I'm thinking about ..... a new job overseas.

20Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:They accused me of ..... (break) the window.

21Her friends helped her move into her new apartment. She thanked them many times for ..... her move.

22Choose the right answer:What about ..... this chair in the living room?

23PART 1: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR-Circle A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following question: You can't prevent him from ..... alcohol.

24Our teacher is opposed ..... students read novels written 200 years ago.

25E. To-infinitive / V-ing (81-100)I look forward to ..... you again.

26Sentence CorrectionIn addition to enhanced their reputations through strategic use of philanthropy, companies are sponsoring social initiatives to open new markets.A.B.C.D.

27While ..... work, I saw an old friend of mine.

28He is afraid of ..... a mistake.

29A laptop or a smartphone can be used for (get) access to the Internet or (send) messages.

30Larry is excited about ..... to Paris.

31She sent an apology to the client for ..... the contract so late on Friday evening.

32What about ..... to dinner with me?

33Choose the best word to complete blank (322) in the sentence: He's famous for (322) ..... the first man to climb Mount Everest without oxygen in 1980.

34Rectify the error by choosing the correct option.My father said I could celebrate it by have a party for my friends and relatives.

35Are your parents interested in .....?

36The students are keen on ..... the voluntary activities because they can make new friends.

37Word formation It is important to have good ..... habits (study)

38Fill in the gaps with appropriate answers choosen from the options.Instead of ..... mangoes, Kofi bought oranges

39After ..... goodbye, he ran to catch the train.(They can start with while, when, after, by, on, since.)

40Alice doesn't mind ..... with nurses

41I'm thinking of ..... for a new company.

42He's looking forward to meet you.

43Janet was understandably quite nervous, never ..... spoken in front of such a large crowd before.

44Choose the best answer: "Despite ..... hard, he didn't pass the exam."

45Unlike other local dining establishments, Maxine's has succeeded in ..... several restaurants outside this region.

46They drove without ..... for 6 hours.

47The school team might be ..... against SK Perdana Jaya in the final.

48I dislike the idea of ..... -my holiday at home.

49If you know what you want, you should have no difficulty it

50Choose the INCORRECT part of the given sentence: Animal researchers have identified many behavioral patterns associated with selection a place to live, avoiding predators, and finding food.

51Match the activities with the verb. "Her friend goes ..... ".

52We talked about ..... the event.

53..... I'm getting to know lots of local people.

54Gerund and Its Functions: She is interested in ..... international conferences.

55Choose the correct variant. The little girl ran away without ..... behind her.

56Don't be afraid of ..... that animal.

57Are you interested in ..... how to ski?

58The emergency services are having difficulty in ..... all of the survivors.

59EXERCISE 1:IDENTIFYING GERUND PHRASES. Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence.She is good at remembering trivia.

60I don't see the point ..... a car when you don't even have a driver's license. That doesn't make any sense!

61She completed the task without ..... anybody for help.