Grammar in Use 62, 63

Grammar in Use 62, 63
Many verbs have the construction: verb + preposition + object
We talked about the problem.
If the object is a verb, it becomes an -ing form.
We talked about going home.
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Grammar in Use 62, 63
Many verbs have the construction: verb + preposition + object
We talked about the problem.
If the object is a verb, it becomes an -ing form.
We talked about going home.

Slide 1 - Slide

He succeeded ___ finding a job.

Slide 2 - Open question

He insisted __ paying for the drink.

Slide 3 - Open question

I don't approve ___ cheating.

Slide 4 - Open question

They accused us ___ being dishonest.

Slide 5 - Open question

I forgot to thank her ___ bringing me the stuff.

Slide 6 - Open question

It prevented me ___ going there.

Slide 7 - Open question

I am looking forward __ going to bed.

Slide 8 - Open question

We dream ____ (win) the lottery.

Slide 9 - Open question

Excuse me ____ (swear)

Slide 10 - Open question

It stopped us ___ (go) there.

Slide 11 - Open question

I congratulated her ____ (be) first in the race.

Slide 12 - Open question

Do you feel ___ (go) to McDonald's?

Slide 13 - Open question

Expression + -ing
It's no use / It's no good / It's not worth / have trouble / have difficulty / spend time / waste time / be busy are always followed by an -ing form

Slide 14 - Slide

He spent hours / sit in the sun.
He spent hours ____ in the sun.

Slide 15 - Open question

It's not worth / take a taxi.
It's not worth ___ a taxi.

Slide 16 - Open question

It's no use / ask him.
It's no use ___ him.

Slide 17 - Open question

It's no good / try to win.
It's no good ___ to win.

Slide 18 - Open question