LESSON
GRAMMAR
Gerunds after prepositions
STUDY
Gerunds after prepositions
Verb
Preposition Gerund
Tal
insists
on
doing
things alone.
Adjective Preposition Gerund
Frank is tired
of
listening
to him.
Adjective + Preposition Combinations
Verb + Preposition Combinations
afraid of
interested in
apologize for
look forward to
excited about
responsible for
believe in
plan on
good at
worried about
complain about
thank (someone) for
Grammar Note
PRACTICE
A
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and the gerund form of the verb.
1.
Frank is worried
work
with Tal.
2.
Alina is good
deal
with people.
3.
Frank is responsible
take
care of the problem.
4.
Tal may be afraid
do
a bad job.
5.
Everyone is interested
have
a respectful workplace.
6.
Frank is planning
speak
with Tal tomorrow.
B
Complete the sentences with the correct expressions and the gerund form of the verb.
believe in excited about interested in plan on responsible for
1.
I
join
a gym next month. I need to lose some weight.
2.
I’d really like a job where I can be
manage
my own time.
3.
James is
start
his new job next week. He can’t wait!
4.
I
help
people whenever I can.
5.
I’m
play
a sport. I’d like to get some exercise.
GROUPS OF 3
Talk about your plans and fears. Use expressions from the Grammar Note.
I’m excited about visiting my sister’s children next week . . .
about working
plan on joining
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
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