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Gerunds as objects of prepositions

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    PDU7
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  • I don’t object ____ working late.
    to
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  • Our teacher was complaining ____ our using our phones during class.
    about
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  • Marty is happy ____ getting a good grade on his test.
    about
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  • Josie’s husband is sick ____ driving to work in the terrible traffic.
    of
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  • You should always apologize ____ being late.
    for
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  • When my husband and I think ____ going on vacation, we feel so happy
    about
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  • I’m not going to worry so much ____ making mistakes when I speak.
    about
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  • Some people get depressed ____ being overweight, but if you’re sick and tired ____ dieting, just get more exercise.
    about, of
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  • I’m not going to get too excited ____ getting my new car tomorrow. It might not be ready until next week.
    about
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  • Lots of people are afraid ____ flying, but I’m not.
    of
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  • Pete gets pretty angry ____ having to work on the weekends.
    about
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  • Our classmates don’t mind (studying / to study) for a test once a week.
    studying
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  • No one agrees (being / to be) here at 7:00. That’s just to early
    to be
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  • You seem (being / to be) ready to leave
    to be
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  • Most people don’t choose (arrive / to arrive) late; they just get stuck in traffic or have some other problem.
    to arrive
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  • I don’t feel like (going / to go) to a restaurant tonight. Let’s stay home.
    going
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