Read the rule … writing the exercise. (after, before, by the time)
Diana is fond … collecting posters of pop singers. (for, to, of)
Betty likes art very much and she is keen … visiting art galleries. (in, on, about)
Black is tired … painting the wall. He has been working for 5 hours. (of, after, for)
Susan is clever … learning English. (of, for, at)
I don’t understand how David can fish for hours … catching anything. (with, without, on)
Kate bought a book … buying an umbrella. (but, without, instead of)
… visiting the British Museum the tourists were very much impressed. (After, Before, Instead of)
I can’t get used … getting up early. ( for, with, to)
… hearing the news Mr White felt pleased. (On, With, By)
We were fascinated … Ella’s singing Russian songs. (by, about, on)
I like the idea … visiting St. Petersburg this summer. (of, to, about)
Jack answered the examiners’ questions … thinking and later he regretted it. (without, instead of, with)
Thank you … helping us In troubles. (about, by, for)
My friends and I dream … going to England. (to, of, for)
Children went for a walk … switching off the light. (with, without, before)
We were surprised … meeting Alice at the theatre. She was going to stay at home on that day. (at, by, with)
Sorry … interrupting you, but could you show me the way to the nearest cinema? (for, at, of)
We have improved our English … learning the new words and rules every day. (by, for, with)
Pamela looking forward … visiting London again. (to, on, about)
She is very good at baking.
He was afraid of speaking to strangers.
I am looking forward to going on holiday.
I thanked her for helping me.
He thinks of buying a new car.
He gave up the idea of visiting New York.
He congratulated his friend on entering the institute.
I succeeded in translating this difficult text.
They suspected him of lying to them.
After checking the students’ papers, the teacher left the classroom.
She has always dreamt of going abroad.
He persisted in solving that difficult problem.
They accused him of having robbed their house.
My happiness depends on your loving me.
I object to lending money to him.
They felt like crying.
She must apologize to him for wasting his time.
Nothing can prevent us from visiting our grandparents this summer.
They got used to much coffee.
I am used to drinking a glass of juice in the morning.
The doctor insisted on (send) the sick man to hospital.
He was good at (repair) cars.
She was sorry for (come) late.
The children ran out the room and began (play).
He seemed sorry for (be) rude.
The girl had no talent for (dance).
After (check) the students’ papers, the teacher handed them back.
Excuse her for (break) her cup.
She was proud of (win) the prize.
She accused the boy of (steal) her purse.
I don’t mind (open) the window.
I objected to my mother (do my room).
They enjoy (watch) her dancing.
She doesn’t feel like (see) him.
She never approved of her daughter (drink) so much coffee.