Gerund
The most common verbs followed by the gerund
On / in/ at | Of/ from/ for | To/ with/ about |
congratulate smb on count on rely on insist on blame smb on succeed in persist in aim at | (dis)approve of accuse smb of suspect smb of think of/about dream of/about discourage smb from prevent smb from apologise (to smb) for forgive smb for | look forward to object to put up with threaten smb with complain about forget about worry about |
Ex.1 Use appropriate prepositions.
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odel: I’m looking forward___(hear) from you.
I am looking forward to seeing you tonight.
She often complains __(feel) underestimated at work.
His teacher insisted__(speak) to his parents.
Are you accusing me __(steal) your money?
Tom was suspected__(commit) a crime.
If you persist __(cause trouble), we’ll be forced to expel you from our college.
Don’t be scared to fail in the first interview, it shouldn’t discourage you __(apply) to other companies.
You’d better apologise__(be) rude yesterday!
I disapprove__(smoke) in public places.
She never forgave him__(betray) their marriage.
Susan succeeded__(pass) her CAE.
He objects__(copy) from other students at the exam.
His poor health prevented him__(serve) in the army.
Jane was looking forward__(see) her grandchildren again.
Gerundial complex
Noun in the possessive case/possessive pronoun + Gerund
Model: I insist on your participating in the contest.
Or: I insist on Mary’s participating in the contest.
Ex . 2 Complete the sentences using the gerundial complex. Use prepositions if necessary.
You are not ready for the lesson again. I am not going to put up…
B. Akunin has written a new book. I’m looking forward …
John is not likely to pass all the exams. His parents should not count…
I booked a table in that new restaurant. How could you forget…?
Personal life is often being discussed in public. I strongly object…
Steve does not treat his teachers respectfully. His classmates disapprove…
Jane doesn’t seem to be honest with us. What do you think..?
My neighbours cause me a lot of troubles. I’ll complain…
Your parents can’t always lend you the money. You shouldn’t rely…
You spoke rudely to Mrs. Jones . You’ll have to apologise…
Ex. 3 Complete the sentences using the prompts in brackets.
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odel: (help) I thanked my friend…
I thanked my friend for helping me with my homework.
(go camping) The nasty weather prevented us…
(watch) The examinees complained…
(graduate) I congratulated her …
(receive) I look forward…
(use a crib) Your exams are in June, start revising for them. You can’t count…
(lie) I can’t approve…
(trust) I can’t blame you …
(disturb) Most people object …
(work late hours) He persisted …
(hide the truth) She suspected me…