Some verbs are followed by a preposition + gerund construction. Here are some of the most useful verbs which follow this pattern. Can you add the prepositions in the examples?
Answers follow.
accuse:
1. They were accused ___leaking the information.
concentrate:
2. We need to concentrate ____ensuring this does not happen again.
congratulate
3. Let me congratulate you ____ making such an effective speech.
decide
4. Eventually I decided ______ having the operation.
deter:
5. The warning might deter them ____ doing such a thing again.
insist:
6. They insisted ____ paying for everything.
prevent:
7. The event prevented justice ____ being done.
specialise:
8. The company specialises ____ renovating old cinemas.
succeed:
9. I finally succeeded ____ getting the car started.
warn:
10. I warned them ______ taking such a dangerous route.
worry
11. Some people worry ______ getting older.
participate
12. She participated fully _____ the setting up of the section.
Answers: 1. of; 2. on; 3. on; 4. against; 5. from; 6. on; 7. from; 8. in; 9. in; 10. against/about; 11. about; 12. in
Note: Usually the preposition 'to' is not followed by a gerund but an infinitive. There are a few exceptions:
We look forward to hearing from you.
I'm getting used to working longer hours.
I'm not accustomed to speaking in public.
I enquired about a visa with a view to visiting the country early next year.
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