Gerund and Preposition Exercise
Complete the sentences by using a preposition and the words in brackets. Remember that verbs should be put into the gerund form as they follow a preposition. Stephen decided on chicken instead -- of ordering steak (order/steak). I'm interested -- in watching a film (watch/film) by Ken Loach. He apologised -- for being late (be/late). I certainly can't blame you -- for not wanting (not/want) to come. Magda's thinking -- about OR of studying in England (study/England). We are really very excited -- about hiking in the Andes (hike/Andes) this coming summer. Simon isn't really used -- to walking to work (walk/work). We thanked them -- for driving us home (drive/us/home) after the football game. Could you please tell me who is responsible -- for accepting applications (accept/applications)? I'm sure she has a good reason -- for not being here (not/be/here).