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Gerunds as objects of prepositions

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  • You seem (being / to be) ready to leave
    to be
  • Lots of people are afraid ____ flying, but I’m not.
    of
  • CORRECT THE ERROR - We don’t need buying a new car.
    We don’t need to buy a new car.
  • I’m not going to worry so much ____ making mistakes when I speak.
    about
  • When my husband and I think ____ going on vacation, we feel so happy
    about
  • Most people don’t choose (arrive / to arrive) late; they just get stuck in traffic or have some other problem.
    to arrive
  • Marty is happy ____ getting a good grade on his test.
    about
  • You should always apologize ____ being late.
    for
  • I don’t object ____ working late.
    to
  • Josie’s husband is sick ____ driving to work in the terrible traffic.
    of
  • Our classmates don’t mind (studying / to study) for a test once a week.
    studying
  • Doctors always suggest (quitting / to quit) smoking.
    quitting
  • CORRECT THE ERROR - Be sure being on time for work.
    Be sure to be on time for work.
  • Pete gets pretty angry ____ having to work on the weekends.
    about
  • No one agrees (being / to be) here at 7:00. That’s just to early
    to be
  • Our teacher was complaining ____ our using our phones during class.
    about
  • If you practice (saying / to say) no, it gets easier.
    saying
  • CORRECT THE ERROR - I think we should discuss to paint the kitchen white. It looks so nice and clean.
    I think we should discuss painting the kitchen white. It looks so nice and clean.
  • CORRECT THE ERROR - Our children hope going to Ocean World on our next vacation.
    Our children hope to go to Ocean World on our next vacation.
  • Some people get depressed ____ being overweight, but if you’re sick and tired ____ dieting, just get more exercise.
    about, of
  • Do you enjoy (sitting / to sit) on the beach in the sun?
    sitting
  • Do most people avoid (talking / to talk) about their problems?
    talking
  • I don’t feel like (going / to go) to a restaurant tonight. Let’s stay home.
    going
  • I’m not going to get too excited ____ getting my new car tomorrow. It might not be ready until next week.
    about
  • CORRECT THE ERROR - I love learning speaking new languages.
    I love learning to speak new languages.