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Using Prepositions
Gerund or Infinitive
Connectors
100
She is excited ____ competing in the Olympic Games.
What is "about?"
100
I'm sorry now that I went to Australia in the winter. (regret)
Now I regret going to Australia in the winter.
100
Use the words in the brackets to restate the sentence. I have a regular job as well as making money from taking pictures. (in addition to)
In addition to (having) a regular job, I make money from taking pictures.
200
Are you responsible ____ hiring a new manager?
What is "for?"
200
He decided not to play soccer anymore. (stop)
He decided to stop playing soccer.
200
I went to college in Los Angeles, w_________ my sister went in New York.
What is "whereas?"
300
I don't really care ____ winning the competition. I just enjoy playing.
What is "about?"
300
My roommate forgot _____ milk when she went to Marjane. (buy)
My roommate forgot to buy milk when she went to Marjane.
300
____ ____ ___ the noise, I like living in the middle of the busy intersection.
What is "in spite of?"
400
No one thought he was capable ___ running a marathon after his recent skiing accident.
What is "of?"
400
If you don't like football, try ______ volleyball. (play)
If you don't like football, try playing volleyball. (play)
400
Use the words in the brackets to restate the sentence. The train delays were caused by heavy snow. (due to)
Due to heavy snow, the trains were delayed.
500
What kinds of books are you interested ___ reading?
What is "in?"
500
They regretted _______ the candy bars. (steal)
They regretted stealing the candy bars.
500
Use the words in the brackets to restate the sentence. The reason we fell out was a silly argument. (as a result of)
We fell out as a result of a silly argument.