Verb + Preposition exercises — Set 3: Verb + Preposition + -ing Patterns (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 14 min
She insisted paying for the meal.
He succeeded passing his driving test on the first try.
I apologize being late to the meeting.
She accused him stealing her idea.
We look forward hearing from you soon.
Nothing can prevent us achieving our goals.
He blamed her breaking the vase.
I don't believe giving up easily.
She concentrated finishing her homework before dinner.
They congratulated him winning the award.
I thanked her helping me with the project.
He warned us walking alone at night in that area.
She objects working overtime without extra pay.
His parents don't approve him staying out late.
She forgave him forgetting their anniversary.
I'm thinking moving to a different city.
They suspected him leaking confidential information.
She dreamed becoming a famous singer one day.
He complained having too much homework every night.
The heavy rain resulted flooding in several areas.
Verb + Preposition exercises online (Worksheet)
Many verb + preposition combinations are followed by the -ing form (gerund). In this set, you will practise choosing the correct preposition in sentences like 'She insisted ___ paying' and 'He succeeded ___ passing the test'. Focus on learning which preposition each verb takes.