Friday, May 18, 2012

@ Verb + preposition + -ing form

1. Many verbs can be used in the pattern verb + preposition + -ing. For example, the verbs succeed + in and look forward + to are used in this way:

The lecturer 
succeeded in 
getting the audience's attention.



2. Here are some of the most common verbs and their associated prepositions that are also used in this way:
3. Verbs used in the pattern verb preposition + -ing form
  1. insist on
  2. think of
  3. dream of / about
  4. participate in
  5. approve of
  6. talk about
  7. agree on
  8. feel like
  9. work on
  10. decide on / against
  11. apologise for
  12. believe in 
  13. depend on
  14. get on with
  15. pay for
4. Now go to the following link , have a look at some examples and DO THE EXERCISE

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