Bài tập V + giới từ + V-ing

Câu 1:

Complete each sentence using only one word.

1. Our neighbours apologized for making so much noise.

2. I feel lazy. I don't feel like .... any work.

3. I wanted to go out alone, but Joe insisted on .... with me.

4. I'm fed up with my job. I'm thinking of .... something else.

5. We have decided against .... a new car because we can't really afford it.

6. I hope you get in touch with me soon. I'm looking forward to .... from you.

7. The weather was extremely bad and this prevented us from .... out

8. The man who has been arrested is suspected of .... a false passport.

9. I think you should apologise to Sue for .... so rude to her.

10. Some parents don't approve of their children .... a lot of television.

11. I'm sorry I can't come to your party, but thank you very much for .... me.

Đáp án

1. making

2. doing

3. coming/going

4. doing/trying

5. buying/having

6. hearing

7. going

8. having/using

9. being

10. watching

11. inviting/asking

Câu 2:

Complete each sentence using a preposition + one of the following verbs

1. Do you feel like going out this evening?

2. It took us a long time but we finally succeded .... the problem.

3. I've always dreamed .... in a small house by the sea.

4. The driver of the other car accused me .... the accident.

5. There's a fence around the lawn to stop people .... on the grass.

6. Excuse me .... you, but may I ask you something?

7. Where are you thinking .... your holiday this year?

8. The guards weren't able to prevent the prisoner .... .

9. My bad wasn't very heavy, but Dan insisted .... if for me.

10. It's a pity Paul can't come to the party. I was really looking forward .... him.

Đáp án

1. like going

2. in solving

3. of living

4. of causing

5. walking

6. for interrupting

7. of spending

8. from escapeing

9. on carrying

10. to seeing

Câu 3:

Complete the following sentences:

1. KEVIN: It was nice of you to help me. Thanks very much.

=> Kevin thanks ............................

2. TOM: I'll drive you to the station. I insist.

=> Tom insist .................................

3. DAN: I hear you got married. Congratulations!

=> Dan congratulates me ...........

4. JENNY: It was nice of you to come to see me. Thanks.

=> Jenny thanked ........................

5. KATE: I'm sorry I didn't phone ealier.

=> Kate apologised ......................

6. JANE: You's selfish.

=> Jane accused ...........................

Đáp án

1. me for helping him.

2. on driving Ann to the station

3. on getting married

4. Sue for coming to see her

5. for not phoning earlier

6. me of being selfish