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Fix the Gerund Error! [Gerunds After Prepositions]

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He complained for wait in line for an hour.

✔️ Answer: for wait → about waiting 📝 Correction: He complained about waiting in line for an hour. 🧠 Note: "Complain" is followed by about + gerund.

We look forward for traveling to Spain this summer.

✔️ Answer: for → to 📝 Correction: We look forward to traveling to Spain this summer. 🧠 Note: "Look forward to" is always followed by a gerund.

She worries about fail the final exam.

✔️ Answer: fail → failing 📝 Correction: She worries about failing the final exam. 🧠 Note: After prepositions, use gerunds.

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