REVISION: EXERCISES OF VERBS (-ing) unit 2

1. Complete the following sentences in your own words. The first word you add
must be a gerund ending in -ING.

1. The children enjoyed ______________.

2. I detest _____________.
3. It's very hard to give up ______________.
4. Old people can't help ______________.
5. Mrs. Grubb is a boring person; she keeps on _______________.
6. The angry customer insisted on _______________.
7. Although I have a bad tooth, I have put off ______________.
8. A postman's job involves ______________.

2. Add a preposition and a verb with -ING to these sentences.

1. Waiter, this meal is terrible; I insist ________________ the manager.

2. Mary was interested _______________ for a travel agency.
3. People who visit England from hot countries are no used ______________
overcoats.
4. Englishmen are not often good _______________ foreign languages.
5. Thin cotton dresses are not good _______________ in the winter.
6. Arthur thought _____________ a new car but decided he couldn't afford one.
7. Do you feel ______________ for a walk in the park?
8. He succeeded _______________ his examination.