Sec 2 Unit 4 - Prepositions with an -ing clause

Prepositions with an -ing clause

What are prepositions?

Prepositions are...

words that indicate position.

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Pick out the prepositions in the following paragraph.

There are 7 prepositions in this paragraph.

What is an -ing clause?

It is a clause that starts with a verb ending in -ing

Examples:

• standing in the rain

• writing a novel

Examples of prepositions with an -ing clause

• The boy was worried about sleeping on the mat.

• After swimming five laps, I started to feel better.

• We put out the campfire by pouring water and then sand over it.

• I'm interested in learning more about my family.

• On hearing the referee's whistle at half-time, my heart sank.

• They left without saying goodbye.

Draw

Circle the preposition phrase formed with an -ing clause.

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Circle the preposition phrase formed with an -ing clause.

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Circle the preposition phrase formed with an -ing clause.

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Circle the preposition phrase formed with an -ing clause.

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Circle the preposition phrase formed with an -ing clause.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[upon]

I cried. I heard the good news.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[for]

I am sorry. I rode your bicycle without permission.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[by]

You expose your skin to potential damage from ultraviolet rays. Use the tanning bed regularly.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[instead of]

You watch TV all day. You should go out for some fresh air.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[without]

He reviewed the movie. He did not reveal much of the plot.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[beyond]

Pass and dribble the ball to your teammates. You need to improve on your long shots.

Open Ended

Connect the two sentences using the preposition in square brackets and an -ing clause.

[between]

Cycle and swim ten kilometres. I prefer cycling.