WorksheetsUsing Gerunds as the Objects of Prepositions
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 22mins
She is excited ___ going to the concert.
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He is interested _______ learning new languages.
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They talked ___ going to Canada for their vacation.
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I am used ___ sleeping with the window open.
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I look forward ___ going home next month.
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He apologized ___ being late.
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She is capable ___ doing it.
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They insisted ___ doing it their way.
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He is committed ___ doing his best.
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She prevented him ___ making a mistake.
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I am tired ___ doing the same thing every day.
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He succeeded ___ passing the exam.
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She is devoted ___ helping others.
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He thanked her ___ helping him.
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I am interested ____________ attending classes at Compton College.
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Children under 18 are prohibited ____________ staying out past 10 P.M. without adult supervision.
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Don’t worry. I will take care ____________ planning the party. I know you’re busy.
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I’m not looking forward ____________ to cleaning my house this weekend.
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In addition to (a) studying English, she works thirty hours per week.
I should apologize ____________ being rude to her. I feel bad about it.
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That man is complaining ____________ having chest pains. We should call 911.
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She didn’t succeed ____________ memorizing all of the gerund-preposition combos.
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This cloudy weather will not keep us ____________ celebrating his graduation.
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He always has a ridiculous excuse ____________ being late.
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Use the preposition combo 'be guilty' with a gerund in a sentence.
Example: He is guilty of cheating on the test.
Example: He is guilty for cheat on the test.
Example: He is guilty to cheating on the test.
Example: He is guilty at cheating on the test.
Use the preposition combo 'forgive someone for' with a gerund in a sentence.
Example: She forgave him for lying to her.
Example: She forgave him for to lie to her.
Example: She forgave him for lie to her.
Example: She forgave him for lied to her.
Use the preposition combo 'succeed in' with a gerund in a sentence.
Example: He succeeded in passing the exam.
Example: He succeeded to pass the exam.
Example: He succeeded on passing the exam.
Example: He succeeded for passing the exam.
Use the preposition combo 'be responsible for' with a gerund in a sentence.
Example: She is responsible for organizing the event.
Example: She is responsible to organize the event.
Example: She is responsible on organizing the event.
Example: She is responsible by organizing the event.
Use the preposition combo 'in addition to' with a gerund in a sentence.
Example: In addition to studying, he works part-time.
Example: In addition to study, he works part-time.
Example: In addition to to study, he works part-time.
Example: In addition to studied, he works part-time.
