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

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We talked about the problem

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you must apologise for what you said

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we talked bout going to south america

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you must apologise for not telling the truth

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he doesn’t approve of swearing

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We have decided against moving to London

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I wouldn’t dream of asking them for money

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Do you feel like going out tonight?

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They insisted on paying for the meal.

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I’m look forward to meeting her

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Have you succeeded in finding a job yet

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I don’t approve of people killing animals for fun.

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We are all looking forward to Andy coming home.

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They accused us of telling lies

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We all congratulated Lis a on winning the first prize.

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Excuse me for phoning you so late.

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What prevented you from coming to see us?

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The rain didn’t stop us from enjoying our holiday.

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Nobody suspected I the general of I being a spy.

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I forgot to thank them for helping me.

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You can’t stop me doing what I want.

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You can’t stop me from doing what I want.

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They accused us of not telling the truth.

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Excuse me for not replying to your email until now.

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We were accused of telling lies.

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I apologised to them for keeping them waiting.

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

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

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4 Where are you thinking of spending your holiday this year?

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

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6 it’s good Dan and Amy are coming to stay with us. I’m looking forward to seeing
them again.

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7 Some parents don’t approve of their children watching. a lot of TV.

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8 lt took us a long time, but we finally succeeded in solving. the problem.

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9 I’ve always dreamed of having a small house by the sea.

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

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3 There ‘s a fence around the lawn to stop people from walking on the grass.

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4 Excuse me for interrupting you, but may I ask you something?

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5 The man who has been arrested is suspected of using a false passport.

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

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

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8 I didn’t want to hear the story, but Dan insisted on telling me.

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9 I’m getting hungry. I’m really looking forward to eating something.

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10 I think you should apologise to Sue for being so rude to her.

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

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12 The police stopped the car because they suspected the driver of not wearing
a seat belt.