Gerunds - Object To Preposition


 
 
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Gerunds - Object To Preposition

Gerund and Preposition:

1)  A preposition is always followed by a gerund not by an infinitive. This is a good rule. It has no exceptions. If we want to use a verb after a preposition, it must be a gerund. It is impossible to use an infinitive after a preposition. e.g.

  • He is fond of fishing.
  • She is good at swimming.
  • He is too afraid of losing.
  • I am tired of arguing
  • 2) Some verbs followed by preposition/adverb take gerund. The most common of such are : be for/against, care for, give up, keep on, leave off, look forward to, put off, see about, take to etc. e.g.

  • We do not care for standing in queues.
  • We are looking forward to meeting you in the party.
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    Question : 1

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    Ian has received ten job offers _____________ .

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    My love ___________ was immediate.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Fill in the blank with appropriate infinitive .

    1. After ___________  six hours, we took a break.

    2. Kira is obsessed ____________  her friends.

    Right Option : B
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