Verb + Preposition + -ing (succeed in -ing / accuse somebody of -ing etc.)

Unit 61 - I E G - Verb + Preposition + -ing (succeed in -ing / accuse somebody of -ing etc.)

61.1

1. Our neighbours apologized for making so much noise.

2. I feel lazy. I don’t feel like doing any work.

3. I wanted to go out alone but Joe insisted on coming with me.

4. I’m fed up with my job. I’m thinking of doing something else.

5. We have decided against buying a new car because we can’t really afford it.

6. I hope you write to me soon. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

7. The weather was extremely bad and this prevented us from going out.

8. The man who has been arrested is suspected of having a false passport.

9. I think you should apologize to Sue for being so rude to her.

10. Some parents don’t approve their children of watching a lot of television.

11. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you very much for inviting me.

61.2

1. Do you feel like going out this evening?

2. It took us a long time but we finally succeeded in solving the problem.

3. I’ve always dreamed of living in a small house by the sea.

4. The driver of the other car accused me of causing the accident.

5. There was a fence around the lawn to stop people from walking on the grass.

6. Forgive me for interrupting you but may I ask something.

7. Where are you thinking of spending your holiday this year?

8. The guards weren’t able to prevent the prisoner from escaping.

9. I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted on helping me.

10. I’m sorry we’ve had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow. I was really looking forward to playing.

61.3

1. It was nice of you to help me. Thanks very much.

George thanked me for helping him.

2. I’ll drive you to the station. I insist.

Tom insisted on driving Ann to the station.

3. I hear you passed the exam. Congratulations!

Jim congratulated me on passing the exam.

4. It was nice of you to come to see me. Thank  you.

Mrs.Bond thanked Sue for coming to see her.

5. Don’t stay at the hotel near the airport.

I warned Jack not to stay near the airport.

6. I’m sorry I didn’t phone you earlier.

Mary apologized to me for not phoning earlier.

7. You’re selfish.

Jane accused me of being selfish.

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