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She brought up three children on her own, as well ____ care of her sick father. (take)

She brought up three children on her own, as well as taking care of her sick father.

We missed the start of the film as a result____ Josh ____to the cinema late (arrive)

We missed the start of the film as a result of Josh arriving to the cinema late (arrive)

Mike can still afford to go on holiday, in spite ______ unemployed (be)

Mike can still afford to go on holiday, in spite of being unemployed

We played tennis despite naomi __________ well (not feel)

We played tennis despite naomi not feeling well

You can make monthly payments instead __________for it all now. (pay)

You can make monthly payments instead of paying for it all now.

Paul does some translation work. In addition _______ english. (teach)

Paul does some translation work. In addition to teaching english.

Please forgive me ___ breaking your vase. I insist ____ buying a replacement.

Please forgive me for breaking your vase. I insist on buying a replacement.

I’ve already told you twice ____ making a lot of noise. I can’t concentrate___ what I’m doing.

I’ve already told you twice about making a lot of noise. I can’t concentrate on what I’m doing.

Instead of apologising___ crashing into the back of my car, he accused me ____ driving carelessly and blamed me ____ causing the accident.

Instead of apologising for crashing into the back of my car, he accused me of driving carelessly and blamed me for causing the accident.

You criticise me ____ what I wear and prevent me _____ doing what I want.

You criticise me for what I wear and prevent me from doing what I want.

I’d like to congratulate ruth____ gaining promotion and thank her _____ all her hard work.

I’d like to congratulate ruth on gaining promotion and thank her for all her hard work.