Complete the following by using GERUNDS or INFINITIVES _ Do not forget to use PREPOSITIONS

where necessary

1. The man was accused ________________________ a bank.

2. I am interested ___________________________.
3. George thanked me ____________________________ such a nice present.
4. They objected ___________ my __________________ the car in front of their gate.
5. He is fond _____________________. That’s why he is fat.
6. Jim became a very famous goalkeeper because he is very good _____________________.
7. Loud music prevented the baby ______________________________.
8. He promised ___________________________________.
9. I won’t forgive you ________________________________.
10. The teacher should punish him_________________________.
11. The poor grandmother devoted ______________________________ her grandchildren after
their mother died.
12. The boy blamed __________________________________.
13. The new law stopped the smokers ________________________.
14. One of the sports coaches discouraged the athlete ______________________________.
15. Disabled people are not capable _____________________________________.
16. My brother is terrified ______________________________.
17. We decided___________________________________.
18. I can’t afford ________________________________________.
19. The film was so funny that it made me _______________________________.
20. She didn’t let me _____________________________________.
21. As I drove past his house, I saw him ___________________________.
22. Before you leave the house, remember ______________________________.
23. The teacher warned me ________________________________.
24. Don’t waste time _______________________________.
25. Thomas encouraged us _____________________________.

Answer the following questions

1. Have you ever apologised to somebody for doing something?

2. What is the reason for the doctor’s telling your cousin’s mother to avoid smoking?

3. What stops you from studying at home?

4. Write three things that you think you are good at doing.

5. You were late yesterday. Did you have a good excuse?

6. You are going to İzmir to visit your friends this weekend. Are you looking forward to that?

7. You are living in a warm climate. Are you accustomed to that?

8. You are going to Marmaris for a vacation. Are you excited?

9. You interrupted your friend while she was speaking. Did you apologise?
10. The students in the class did pantomimes. Did all of them participate?

11. Someone broke the window. Do you know who is responsible?

12. Americans usually have their biggest meal in the evening. Are you used to doing that?