Verb + preposition + ing (succeed in -ing) Flashcards
Many verbs have the structure verb + prepostion (in/for/about, etc.) + object. If the object is another verbs, it ends in ___.* *
Many verbs have the structure + verb + preposition (in/for/about, etc.) + object.
We talked about the problem.
You should apologize for what you said.
But if the object is another verbs, it ends in -ing.
We talk about going in South America.
You should apologize for not telling the truth.
Have you succeed __ fiding a job yet?
Have you succeed in fiding a job yet?
They insisted __ paying for dinner.
They insisted on paying for dinner.
I’m thinking __ buying a house.
I’m thinking of buying a house.
I wouldn’t dream of asking them for money.
I wouldn’t dream of asking them for money.
He doesn’t approve __ swearing.
He doesn’t approve of swearing.
We have decided a_____ moving to Chicago.
We have decided againts moving to Chicago.
Do you feel l___ going out tonight?
Do you feel like going out tonight?
I’m looking forward __ meeting her.
I’m looking forward to meeting her.
Some verbs have the structure verb + object + preposition + -ing.
Some verbs have the structure verb + object + preposition + -ing.
Note thar some of these verbs are also often use in the passive.
They accused us of telling lies vs We were accused of telling lies.
I congratulated Ann __ getting a new job.
I congratulated Ann of getting a new job. (object)
They accused us __ telling lies.
They accused us of telling lies. (object)
Nobody suspected the general __ being a spy.
Nobody suspected the general of being a spy. (object)
What prevented you ____ coming to see us?
What prevented you from coming to see us? (object)
`The noise keeps me f___ falling asleep.
`The noise keeps me from falling asleep. (object)
