G11- U7. Prepositions followed by Gerund

Alice isn't interested ... (look) .... for a new job

• in look

• in looking

• on look

• on looking

Henry isn't excited ... (leave) ... for India.

• for leave

• for leaving

• about leave

• about leaving

You are capable .... (do) .... better work.

• of doing

• of done

• to do

• to doing

I have no excuse ... (be) .... late.

• for be

• for being

• about be

• about being

I am accustomed .... (have) ... a big breakfast.

• in have

• in having

• to having

• to have

The rain prevented us ... completing the work.

• from

• about

• on

• to

Fred is complaining ..... having a headache.

• from

• about

• on

• to

Mrs. Grant insisted .... knowing the whole truth.

• from

• about

• on

• to

You should take advantage ... living here.

• of

• in

• on

• to

The weather is terrible tonight. I don't blame you ... not wanting to go to the meeting.

• from

• in

• on

• for