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Gerund with prepositions

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«Gerund with prepositions»

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.

M odel: I’m looking forward___(hear) from you.

I am looking forward to seeing you tonight.

  1. She often complains __(feel) underestimated at work.

  2. His teacher insisted__(speak) to his parents.

  3. Are you accusing me __(steal) your money?

  4. Tom was suspected__(commit) a crime.

  5. If you persist __(cause trouble), we’ll be forced to expel you from our college.

  6. Don’t be scared to fail in the first interview, it shouldn’t discourage you __(apply) to other companies.

  7. You’d better apologise__(be) rude yesterday!

  8. I disapprove__(smoke) in public places.

  9. She never forgave him__(betray) their marriage.

  10. Susan succeeded__(pass) her CAE.

  11. He objects__(copy) from other students at the exam.

  12. His poor health prevented him__(serve) in the army.

  13. 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.

  1. You are not ready for the lesson again. I am not going to put up…

  2. B. Akunin has written a new book. I’m looking forward …

  3. John is not likely to pass all the exams. His parents should not count…

  4. I booked a table in that new restaurant. How could you forget…?

  5. Personal life is often being discussed in public. I strongly object…

  6. Steve does not treat his teachers respectfully. His classmates disapprove…

  7. Jane doesn’t seem to be honest with us. What do you think..?

  8. My neighbours cause me a lot of troubles. I’ll complain…

  9. Your parents can’t always lend you the money. You shouldn’t rely…

  10. You spoke rudely to Mrs. Jones . You’ll have to apologise…

Ex. 3 Complete the sentences using the prompts in brackets.

M odel: (help) I thanked my friend…

I thanked my friend for helping me with my homework.

  1. (go camping) The nasty weather prevented us…

  2. (watch) The examinees complained…

  3. (graduate) I congratulated her …

  4. (receive) I look forward…

  5. (use a crib) Your exams are in June, start revising for them. You can’t count…

  6. (lie) I can’t approve…

  7. (trust) I can’t blame you …

  8. (disturb) Most people object …

  9. (work late hours) He persisted …

  10. (hide the truth) She suspected me…