L5U37 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

English 10 Public

Preposition+gerund

Study Slideshow

1. Mary worked late. She managed to finish the report. (by)

By working late, Mary managed to finish the report.

15

Paul got a raise. He sold more than anyone in his department. (for)

For selling more than anyone in his department, Paul got a raise.

20

We’ll look at the sales figures; then we’ll make a decision. (after)

After looking at the sales figures, we'll make a decision.

15

We should take a look at the current market. Then we’ll set our goals. (before)

Before setting our goals, we should take a look at the current market.

15

Jim left the party early. He didn’t even say good-bye. (without)

Without even saying good-bye, Jim left the party.

25

Paul has learned to ski very well. He moved to the mountains. (since)

Since moving to the mountains, paul has learned to ski very well.

15

You practice in front of a mirror. Then you make a presentation.

Before making a presentation, you practice in front of a mirror.

15

I check my mail. Then I start working.

After checking my mail, I start working.

15

Paul checks Tom’s LinkedIn profile. Then he sends a contact message. (before)

Before sending a contact message, Paul checks Tom's Linkedin profile.

15

You meet with a client. Then you send a follow-up email.(before)

Before sending a follow-up email, you meet with a client.

15