C2 Gerunds, infinitive and prepositions

I really appreciate helping me the other day, Gary, and as soon as I can return the favour, I will.

I’m afraid there’s very little prospect things improving in the near future, but we’re all keeping our fingers crossed.

We enquired about the possibility meet the designer after his talk, but we were told it wouldn’t be possible.

We left early, with a view to get a good seat at the front of the auditorium.

I really don’t feel up to go out tonight, and besides, I have too much to do.

I really need to spend some time on my essay this weekend, but unfortunately I’m committed to help out with the school’s annual fashion show.

She’s a good all-round artist, but specialises on making objects out of rubbish and other discarded items.

In addition being hot and overcrowded, the room had a really unpleasant smell.

I checked his qualifications and they seemed fine, but it never occurred for me to ask him if he had any experience.

He claims being a qualified interior designer, but I’m not sure I believe him.

Carol told me that she liked my suit, and complimented me be the best-dressed person in the building.

I think we had better to leave as soon as possible, or we’ll miss the beginning of the show.

For some inexplicable reason, when I asked Janet if she’d seen Alan, she burst up laughing.

The company was found guilty about copying other designers’ clothes, and passing off the designs as their own.

I like smart clothes, but to tell you the truth, I’d rather not to spend the whole of Saturday in clothes shops.

The company has a strict dress code for its employees, and expects to be smart and presentable at all times.

There’s no point in arrive at the airport too early, as there’s not much to do there.

I’d never contemplated about leaving my place of work until I saw an advert for a similar job which paid much more.

I don’t believe spend a lot of money on expensive designer labels.

It’s no good in asking Pete for help – he’ll make up some excuse about being busy or something.