Ingles

Gerund after prepositions (verbs)
We use the Gerund after prepositions.
verb + preposition
Exception: to 
Here we use the phrase:
looking forward to + Gerund
Example:
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
We use the Gerund after the following phrases: |
accuse of | They were accused of breaking into a shop. |
agree with | I agree with playing darts. |
apologize for |They apologize for being late. |
believe in | She doesn't believe in getting lost in the wood. |
blame for | The reporter is blamed for writing bad stories. |
complain about | She complains about bullying. |
concentrate on | Do you concentrate on reading or writing? |
congratulate sb. on | I wanted to congratulate you on making such a good speech. |
cope with | He is not sure how to cope withgetting older. |
decide against | They decided against stealing the car. |
depend on | Success may depend on becoming more patient. |
dream about/of | Sue dreams of being a pop star. |
feel like | They feel like going to bed. |
get used to | You must get used to working long hours. |
insist on | The girls insisted on going out with Mark. |
look forward to | I'm looking forward toseeing you soon. |
prevent sb. from sth. | How can I prevent Kate from working in this shop? |
rely on sth. | He doesn't rely on winning in the casino. |
succeed in | How then can I succeed in learning chemistry? |
specialize in | The firm specialized in designing websites. |
stop sb. from | I stopped Andrew from smoking. |
talk about/of | They often talk about travelling to New Zealand. |think of | Frank thinks of playing chess. |
warn sb. against | We warned them against using this computer. |
worry about | The patient worries about having the check-up. |

Gerund after prepositions - Exercise

1) My friend is good at playing volleyball.
2) She complains about bullying.
3) They are afraid of losing the match.
4) She doesn't feel like working on the computer.
5) We arelooking forward to going out at the weekend.
6) Laura dreams of living on a small island.
7) Andrew apologized for being late.
8) Do you agree with staying in a foreign country?
9) The girls insisted on going out with Kerry.
10) Edward thinks of climbing trees this afternoon.
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Multiple Choice Exercise

Correct! Well done.
Your score is 65%.
1. Dan enjoys readingscience fiction.
2. Cheryl suggested seeing a movie after work.
3. I miss working in the travel industry. Maybe I can get my old job back.
4. Where did you learn to speak Spanish? Was it in Spain or in Latin America?
5. Do you mind helping me translate this letter?
6. He asked to talk to the store manager.
7. You've never mentioned living in Japan before. How long did you live there?
8. Ifhe keeps coming to work late, he's going to get fired!
9. Debbie plans to study abroad next year.

10. I agreed to help Jack wash his car.
1. After his insulting comments, I thought Jack deserved to be fired.
2. Max avoided using his cell phone when other people were in the room.
3. We arranged to have a taxi pick us up and take us to the airport.
4. I resent being treated like a servantin my own home!
5. Frank completed building the new barn last week. Next, he is going to paint it red.
6. Don't worry, I don't mind making dinner. I think I'll make fish with steamed vegetables, and a big salad on the side!
7. Crying, the mother looked into the television camera and said, "Society will no longer tolerate drinking and driving."
8. Karen and Neil would like to try that new danceclub downtown. It's supposed to have one of the largest dance floors in the world.
9. I can't see buying a car when you don't even have a driver's license. That doesn't make any sense!
10. When do you wish to begin, now or later?
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Multiple Choice Exercise

Correct! Well done.
Your score is 75%.
1. He expects to finish his studies next summer.

2. National...