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1)

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GERUND

AFTER PREPOSITIONS
A)

He came in without ringing the bell

Clean your teeth before going to bed

B)

I insist on talking to the manager

Hes very good at swimming

C)

You must go on doing your homework

They had to put off going on holiday

2) -ING AS THE SUBJECT OF A SENTENCE

Smoking is banned in public places
Working as a teacher demands great patience

USE A VERB FROM THE LIST TO FILL THE GAPS USING ING:
ASK
BE
BORROW
BRING
CHEAT

EAT
FLY
GET (2)
GO
PLAY
READ

REDECORA
TE
SAY
SEE
SMOKE
SPEAK

TAKE
TALK
USE

1)

You should read the instructions before __________ the washing-machine for
the first time.

2)

__________ a job is not easy because of the economic crisis.

3)

My tooth hurts. I cant putt off __________ to the dentist any longer.

4)

Shes getting fat. I think she should give up __________ bread and potatoes.

5)

He left the room without __________ good-bye.

6)

Im afraid Im not very good at __________ this sort of games.

7)

The customer wasnt satisfied and insisted on __________ to the manager.

8)

The children were excited about __________ part in the school Halloween play.

9)

I hope youll forgive me for _________ so rude to you. I was a bit nervous.

10) Im looking forward to __________ him again. When is he coming?

11) Im afraid of ____________ . I always travel by train.
12) She apologised for __________ my sewing-machine without __________ for
permission first
13) After ___________ this article about lung cancer, youll give up ___________.
14) __________ in public is always a hard experience if you are a shy person.
15) He was punished for ___________ during an exam.
16) Its difficult to get used to __________ up early in the morning.
17) Im thinking of __________ my bedroom. It hasnt been done up for ages.

18) __________ up children is not always easy for a working mother.

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USING
GETTING
GOING
EATING
SAYING
PLAYING
TALKING
TAKING
BEING
SEEING
FLYING
BORROWING
ASKING
READING
SMOKING
SPEAKING
CHEATING
GETTING
REDECORATING
BRINGING